Salonpas Arthritis Pain Relief Gel

Uses .

[ diclofenac topical ]

NSAID for relieving joint pain

Dosing .

adults

[ upper extremity joints ]

Dose: apply 2.25 inch (2 g) gel qid; Max: 8 g/upper extremity joint/day; up to 2 upper and/or lower extremity joints total at a time; Info: for hands, wrists, elbows; avoid use on broken, inflamed, or infected skin; avoid occlusive dressings or heat

[ lower extremity joints ]

Dose: apply 4.5 inch (4 g) gel qid; Max: 16 g/lower extremity joint/day; up to 2 upper and/or lower extremity joints total at a time; Info: for feet, ankles, knees; avoid use on broken, inflamed, or infected skin; avoid occlusive dressings or heat

renal dosing

[ see below ]

CrCl >60: no adjustment; CrCl 30-60: not defined, caution advised; CrCl <30: avoid use

HD/PD: avoid use

hepatic dosing

[ see below ]

hepatic impairment: not defined, caution advised