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How to Use

Keep using this drug for the full time of treat. However, do not use this drug more often or for a longer time than your family doctor ordered . Apply enough drug each time to cover the entire effected area.

Diclofenac may cause redness, soreness, scaling and peeling of the effected skin. Do not stop using this drug without first checking with your family doctor. If the reaction is very uncomfortable, check with your family doctor.

Apply this drug very carefully and avoid getting any in your eyes. Do not apply this drug to areas with broken skin or open wounds, infection, or severely peeling skin.

Dosage

The amount of gel that you use depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking diclofenac

• For topical dosage form - gel:
  • For actinic keratosis:
    • Adults Apply to effected skin 2 times a day

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the amount of drug you use.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children
• Keep the drug from freezing
• Protect from heat
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.