Diclofenac sodium

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Osteoarthritis · Regimen source: FDA Diclofenac DR · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyDangerous / avoid

  Label: can cause fetal harm. Dangerous in pregnancy. FDA Diclofenac DR · Pregnancy Section

  “Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy, because NSAIDs, including Diclofenac Sodium, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (see WARNINGS;”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Diclofenac DR · Nursing Mothers

  “Risk Summary Based on available data, diclofenac may be present in human milk.The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for diclofenac and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the diclofenac or from the underlying maternal …”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Diclofenac DR · Pediatric Use

  “Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Diclofenac DR · Boxed Warning

  “Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events (see ).”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.