Drug details

PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution)

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Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium topical solution) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• dizziness,
• indigestion,
• diarrhea,
• sore throat,
• constipation,
• numbness and tingling,
• stomach pain,
• upset stomach,
• drowsiness,
• stuffy nose,
• gas,
• urinary tract infection,
• skin irritation (e.g., dryness, redness, stinging, itching, scaling, hives, swelling),
  
• rash (non-application site),
• bad breath, and
• bruising.

The following drugs are related to PENNSAID, either as a replacement or used together:

• Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium, misoprostol)
• Bextra (valdecoxib)
• Celebrex (celecoxib)
• Licart (diclofenac epolamine topical system)
• Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
• Voltaren XR (diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets)
• Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium gel)
• Dolobid (diflunisal)
• Synvisc (hylan g-f 20)
• Synvisc-One (hylan g-f 20 single intra-articular injection)
• Mobic (meloxicam)