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Members Mark Arthritis Pain Reliever

Generic: Diclofenac Sodium

OTC
NSAID✓ FDA-verified
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Members Mark Arthritis Pain Reliever is a topical medication used to temporarily relieve arthritis pain in areas like your hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, and knees. It works by reducing inflammation and pain in the affected areas. You should apply it to clean, dry skin up to four times a day, using 2 grams for upper body areas and 4 grams for lower body areas, and you can use it for up to 21 days unless your doctor advises otherwise. It's important to know that this medication can cause severe allergic reactions, especially if you're allergic to aspirin, so you should stop using it and seek medical help if you experience symptoms like hives or difficulty breathing. Additionally, avoid using it if you're taking other medications that contain diclofenac, as this could increase the risk of side effects.
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Uses

  • arthritis pain in hand. arthritis pain in wrist. arthritis pain in elbow. arthritis pain in foot. arthritis pain in ankle. arthritis pain in knee.
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Dosage

Use up to 21 days unless directed by your doctor.
Apply 4 times per day every day.
Do not use on more than 2 body areas at the same time.
For upper body areas, squeeze out 2.25 inches (2 grams).
For lower body areas, squeeze out 4.5 inches (4 grams).
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Possible hivesSkin reddeningBlistersFacial swellingShockRashStomach painChest painTrouble breathingWeakness in one side of the body
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • For external use only.
  • May cause severe allergic reactions.
  • Risk of liver damage with prolonged use.
  • May cause severe stomach bleeding.
  • Increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Do not use if allergic to pain relievers.
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Drug interactions

  • Blood thinnersincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Steroid drugsincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Other NSAIDsincreased bleeding riskCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).