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diclofenac sodium, topical
Voltaren	Pharmaceutical company: Novo Nordisk www.pharma.us.novartis.com

NEW INDICATION & DOSAGE
For relief of osteoarthritis in joints that can be treated with topical gel--
Adults: For leg joints, using the dosing card to measure gel, apply 4 g to the affected area q.i.d.; massage into the skin ensuring application to the entire foot, knee, or ankle. Don’t apply more than 16 g/day. For arm joints, use the dosing card to apply 2 g to the affected area q.i.d.; massage into the skin ensuring application to the entire hand, wrist, or elbow. Don’t apply more than 8 g/day to upper limb joints. Don’t exceed 32 g per day total over all joints.

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