Aspercreme Arthritis Pain (Diclofenac Sodium)

Alternate Name: Pennsaid

Dosage Form: Tube

Administration Route: On the skin

Drug Class: Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 %

Warnings: Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. This medicine may cause a delay in ovulation for women and may affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. This medicine may cause the following problems:Higher risk of blood clot, heart attack, heart failure, or strokeStomach or bowel problems (including bleeding, ulcers, or perforation)Liver problemsHigh blood pressureKidney problemsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bleeding problems, heart failure, high blood pressure, other heart or blood vessel problems, a recent heart attack, or a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds., Topical application routeDo not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin. You may use sunscreen, insect repellant, lotion, or other topical medicines after using Pennsaid®. However, wait until the medicine is completely dry before you apply anything else., Do not use any other NSAID unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, diflunisal, ibuprofen, naproxen, or salsalate., Some medicines can affect how diclofenac works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetaminophen, cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexedBlood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Steroids (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)