Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Zipsor (liquid-filled capsule), Cambia (powder for oral solution), Cataflam (immediate-release tablet, brand name discontinued, generic available)
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Forms:
Liquid-filled capsule, immediate-release tablet, powder for oral solution
Administration:
Oral administration (by mouth)
Therapeutic Uses:
- Acute treatment of mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain
- Pain and other symptoms related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Menstrual pain
- Migraine headaches
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Diclofenac Potassium Drug Class
Diclofenac potassium (dye-kloe-fen-ak poh-tah-see-um) belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Diclofenac Potassium Age Range
Diclofenac potassium is approved for use in adults. The liquid-filled capsule (brand name Zipsor) is approved for adults and children 12 years of age and older.
SOCIAL