NSAID
Diclofenac
Clear to pale gel
Typical Strength
1%–5%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂
Mol. Weight
296.15 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Potent NSAID and COX inhibitor with well-established topical efficacy for osteoarthritis and localized inflammation. A frequent backbone active in compounded pain gels for joint and soft-tissue pain.
What compounding can change
When Diclofenac is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.