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{{stub}} '''Diclofenac''' (sold under a number of trade names) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ([[nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug|NSAID]]) taken or applied to reduce [[inflammation]] and as an [[analgesic]] reducing [[pain]] in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names. Diclofenac reduces substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.<ref name="DLFDA-otc2920" /> In the United States, the [[FDA]] re-classified '''Voltaren Arthritis Pain''' (which contains diclofenac) from prescription use to an over the counter drug in 2020.<ref name="DLFDA-otc2920">{{Cite web | url = http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-three-drugs-nonprescription-use-through-rx-otc-switch-process | title = FDA Approves Three Drugs for Nonprescription Use Through Rx-to-OTC Switch Process | last = Office of the Commissioner | first = | authorlink = | date = 2020-02-20 | website = FDA|language=en| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=2020-02-27}}</ref> ==Uses== Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel was first licensed in 2007 for joint pain in osteoarthritis, especially pain in the hands, knees and feet.<ref name="DLFDA-otc2920" /> ==Side Effects== More commonly reported ones are: More commonly reported ones in children are: Less commonly reported ones are: == See also== == Learn more == == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Analgesics]] [[Category:Anti-inflammatories]] [[Category:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]]
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