Arthrotec

Contusions, Pain, Photophobia + 54 more
Treatment
7 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Arthrotec

What is Arthrotec

DiclofenacThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMisoprostol is a medication used to reduce the risk of ulcers caused by taking certain types of NSAID drugs. It can also be used to manage miscarriages, prevent post-partum bleeding, and terminate early pregnancies. Misoprostol works by stimulating prostaglandin receptors in the stomach and uterus, which reduces gastric acid production, and increases the strength and frequency of uterine contractions. The FDA approved misoprostol in 1988.
Voltarenis the brand name
image of different drug pills on a surface
Arthrotec Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Voltaren
Diclofenac
1988
767

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Diclofenac, also called Voltaren, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Cataract Surgery and Rheumatoid Arthritis .
Cataract Surgery
Rheumatoid Arthritis
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
Used to treat develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers in combination with Misoprostol
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol
Postoperative Inflammatory Response
Chronic Pain
Helps manage Pain
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin

Effectiveness

How Arthrotec Affects PatientsMisoprostol is a medication that helps protect the stomach from ulcers caused by taking NSAIDs. It can also help manage miscarriages and can be used on its own or with another drug, mifepristone, to terminate a pregnancy in the early stages. Depending on the method of administration, it may take 8-100 minutes to take effect, and its effects last for 2-4 hours.
How Arthrotec works in the bodyMisoprostol is a medication that reduces stomach acid, increases mucus and bicarbonate secretion, and thickens the protective layer of the stomach. It also makes contractions in the uterus stronger and more frequent, while loosening the neck of the uterus.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised measure of Arthrotec is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, including Incomplete Abortion, prophylaxis of Gastric ulcer and Missed Abortion. The measure of dosage can be found in the table beneath, contingent upon the delivery technique (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral).
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Gouty Arthritis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Blunt Trauma
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Arthritis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Osteoarthritis of the Hands
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
perioperative miosis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Inflammatory Disease of the throat
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Inflammation
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Rheumatoid Arthritis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Acute Coryza
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Osteoarthritis (OA)
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
argon laser trabeculoplasty
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Sprains
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Contusions
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
strabismus surgery
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Muscle Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical

Warnings

Arthrotec has one contraindication, and it should not be taken when experiencing the conditions listed in the table below.Arthrotec Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Heart failure
Do Not Combine
Crohn's Disease
Do Not Combine
recent history of anal bleeding
Do Not Combine
Bleeding Disorders
Do Not Combine
Gastritis
Do Not Combine
inflammatory lesions of the Rectum
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Perforation
Do Not Combine
Duodenal Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Do Not Combine
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
Ulcerative Colitis
Do Not Combine
active liver disease
Do Not Combine
cerebrovascular hemorrhage
Do Not Combine
Third trimester of pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Hematochezia
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Anus
Do Not Combine
Ulcer
Do Not Combine
damaged skin
Do Not Combine
Gastric ulcer
Do Not Combine
Peptic Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Hyperkalemia
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Diclofenac may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Arthrotec.
Common Arthrotec Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cyclophosphamide
Major
The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Erlotinib
Major
The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Arthrotec Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of misoprostol in rats is 81mg/kg and 27mg/kg in mice. Overdosing on misoprostol can lead to drowsiness, shaking, seizures, difficulty breathing, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, heart palpitations, low blood pressure, and slow heartbeat. Dialysis is not likely to help, but activated charcoal taken by mouth may reduce absorption. To treat an overdose, supportive care should be provided which may include removing undissolved tablets, fluids, pain relievers, and other medications depending on the symptoms.
image of a doctor in a lab doing drug, clinical research

Arthrotec Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Arthrotec?

3 active trials are currently being conducted to explore the potential of Arthrotec in providing Medically induced abortion, prophylaxis of Gastric ulcer and NSAID use.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
58 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Postoperative
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Musculoskeletal System
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammation
0 Actively Recruiting
radial keratotomy
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Arthritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammation
162 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4
Chronic Pain
170 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
98 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
perioperative miosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammatory Disease of the throat
0 Actively Recruiting
Contusions
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Ocular Inflammation
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Osteoarthritis of the Hands
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
0 Actively Recruiting
Cataract Surgery
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Radicular Pain
0 Actively Recruiting

Arthrotec Reviews: What are patients saying about Arthrotec?

5Patient Review
12/26/2014
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I've been taking this medication for four days now and I'm already seeing a lot of improvement. I used to take ibuprofen for my arthritis pain, but this Arthrotec 50 is much better. I don't have any pain in my hands, back, etc., and I can finally sleep through the night.
5Patient Review
11/9/2013
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Arthrotec has given me such relief from my osteoarthritis pain. It's been a lifesaver, working almost immediately to provide pain relief. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with similar issues.
5Patient Review
1/5/2016
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Aethrotec 50 was prescribed to me by my doctor to help with the pain while I waited for hip replacements. It's the only thing that's helped and it's been a miracle. I don't need surgery anymore and I can live again thanks to this medication. The downside is that it's hard on my stomach and bowels, but it's worth it!
5Patient Review
9/16/2013
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I was struggling with knee pain for over a year and wasn't getting any relief from other methods. This treatment has been really effective in managing my pain, to the point where I can now skip a day without having too much discomfort.
5Patient Review
3/4/2014
Arthrotec for Rheumatoid Arthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I would not recommend this to people who are struggling with swelling, as it only made my own edema worse.
5Patient Review
1/12/2016
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I've been on this drug for nearly two decades and it's changed my life. The pain I was in before starting this treatment was so bad that I couldn't walk most days. But since taking it, I haven't had any negative side effects.
5Patient Review
2/26/2022
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I was in a lot of pain before starting this treatment, and I'm amazed at how quickly it's helped.
5Patient Review
7/4/2013
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
4.7Patient Review
3/30/2014
Arthrotec for Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
This treatment has allowed me to do things I really enjoy again, like going out to eat or see a movie. Before, even just walking around my own house was agonizing due to the swelling and pain in my knee.
4.7Patient Review
3/29/2015
Arthrotec for Rheumatoid Arthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
This drug has been really effective for me and it's allowed me to do things that I haven't been able to do in years, like walk long distances. I don't have any side effects from it which is great. I've been using it for 6-8 months now and hopefully it will continue to be effective.
4.7Patient Review
1/25/2022
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I had to stop taking opioids because my GP wasn't willing to prescribe them. I've got general osteoarthritis and this treatment (Arthrotec 50mg) has worked great for me with few side effects. I only take it 5x per week because I don't want to constantly monitor my blood levels. Highly recommended!
4Patient Review
6/22/2014
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
After months of severe pain, I took Arthrotec for 3-4 days and it worked very well. I stopped taking it after that and it also worked well on a toothache.
3.7Patient Review
2/8/2014
Arthrotec for Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
I take this medication for migraines and it has been really effective. I still get the aura but no pain after.
image of drug pills surrounding a glass of water symbolizing drug consumption

Patient Q&A Section about arthrotec

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Can Arthrotec be used for body pain?

"Arthrotec contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and misoprostol. The diclofenac in Arthrotec works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Arthrotec is taken once or twice daily."

Answered by AI

Is Arthrotec the same as diclofenac?

"It helps to protect the stomach lining from the effects of diclofenac.

Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is an NSAID, which blocks the production of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analog, which helps protect the stomach lining from the effects of diclofenac."

Answered by AI

Is Arthrotec the same as ibuprofen?

"The drugs Arthrotec and ibuprofen both contain a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Arthrotec also contains a prostaglandin that protects the stomach from the irritating effects of NSAIDs. Ibuprofen is available under brand names such as Advil and Motrin, and also as a generic drug."

Answered by AI

What is Arthrotec used for?

"Arthrotec 75 is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug that is effective in treating the signs and symptoms of arthritic conditions. Diclofenac, an active ingredient in Arthrotec 75, is responsible for the drug's anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Arthrotec

Have you considered Arthrotec clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Arthrotec, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Arthrotec clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Arthrotec, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Arthrotec clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Arthrotec, we think they might fit your search criteria.