The amount of diclofenac sodium that is systemically absorbed from Voltaren® Gel is on average 6% of the systemic exposure from an oral form of diclofenac sodium. The average peak plasma concentration with recommended use of Voltaren® Gel (4 x 4 g per day applied to 1 knee) is 158 times lower than with the oral treatment.
There are 37,703 people reported to have side effects when taking Diclofenac sodium. Among them, 1,865 (4.95%) have high blood cholesterol. These people tend to be female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months, also take medication Orencia, and have Rheumatoid arthritis
Diclofenac sodium delayed-release tablets are a benzene-acetic acid derivative. Diclofenac sodium delayed-release tablets are available as delayed-release tablets of 75 mg for oral administration. The chemical name is 2- [ (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The molecular weight is 318.14.
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