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Warning from the FDA regarding OTC topical pain relievers-PLEASE READ!
Chronic Pain | Last Active: 7 hours ago | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
I'm assuming this does not apply to prescription topicals like Diclofenac sodium, which my wife uses for her painful wrist. It is very effective in reducing he pain level.
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always read the ingredients and do the research yourself.
the big drug companies are heavily influenced by their profit-making desires. And they have been known to sometimes push profit over safety of their products.
Always be careful.
Diclofenac is now available as an "over the counter" medication.
You still must be very careful about topicals. I had pennsaid prescribed for my arthritic thumbs and I could immediately taste it in my mouth. I put 1 drop on and the pain went away immediately but I also started loosing my vision. remember the skin is the biggest organ of the body so it takes meds all over very quickly. Now I use rub A535. Good luck.
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Diclfenac is now OTC and should be applied topically not internally imbibed.