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What is Flector
AvobenzoneThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDiclofenac is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation. It works by inhibiting enzymes that produce substances that cause inflammation and pain. Diclofenac is commonly used to treat acute and chronic pain from various causes and is often used with another medication, misoprostol, to prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAIDs. It was first approved by the FDA in 1988 under the brand name Voltaren.
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 25is the brand name
Flector Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 25
Avobenzone
1991
3
Effectiveness
How Flector Affects PatientsDiclofenac works to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever. Unfortunately, it also decreases the amount of protective mucus in the stomach, which increases the risk of developing ulcers.
How Flector works in the bodyDiclofenac blocks the production of prostaglandins, molecules involved in pain and inflammation. By blocking them, it reduces the sensitivity of nerves to pain signals, and prevents the blood vessels from widening and increasing nutrient flow. It also stops white blood cells from flowing to sites of inflammation. Lower doses of diclofenac reduce inflammation, while higher doses decrease the immune response. Additionally, diclofenac blocks prostaglandins from crossing the blood-brain barrier, reducing the activity of thermoregulatory neurons in the hypothalamus and preventing fevers.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Flector is contingent upon the indicated condition, like Joint Pain, Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Osteoarthritis (OA). Dosage additionally relies upon the method of delivery (e.g. Cream; Kit; Solution or Kit; Oil; Solution/drops) highlighted in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
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0.03 mg/mg, , 0.011 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.0423 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mL/mL, 0.1275 mg/mg, 0.084 mg/mg, 0.04275 mL/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.0285 mg/mg, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.1425 mg/mg, 3000.0 mg, 0.025 mg/mg, 23.0 mg/mL, 27.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.028 mg/mg, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.15 mL/mL, 0.125 mL/mL, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.225 mL/mL, 20.06 mg/mL, 30.24 mg/mL, 30.63 mg/mL, 20.7 mg/mL, 26.03 mg/mL, 16.89 mg/mL, 30.9 mg/mL, 30.75 mg/mL, 30.84 mg/mL, 26.48 mg/mL, 31.02 mg/mL, 0.02192 mg/mg, 25.25 mg/mL, 0.01432 mg/mg, 30.09 mg/mL, 30.3 mg/mL, 0.309 mg/mL, 25.76 mg/mL, 30.06 mg/mL, 25.44 mg/mL, 31.2 mg/mL, 26.75 mg/mL, 16.6 mg/mL, 16.2 mg/mL, 25.1 mg/mL, 25.8 mg/mL, 25.6 mg/mL, 25.9 mg/mL, 25.4 mg/mL, 24.7 mg/mL, 26.7 mg/mL, 24.0 mg/mL, 24.9 mg/mL, 25.5 mg/mL, 16.3 mg/mL, 16.1 mg/mL, 16.7 mg/mL, 8.2 mg/mL, 24.8 mg/mL, 8.1 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mg, 26.6 mg/mL, 29.0 mg/mL, 0.0003 mg/mg, 16.9 mg/mL, 8.4 mg/mL, 25.2 mg/mL, 16.0 mg/mL, 4.03 mg/mL, 16.8 mg/mL, 30.1 mg/mL, 30.33 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.027 mg/mg, 0.0922 mg/mg, 0.015 mL/mL, 0.01 mL/mL, 0.005 mL/mL, 0.048 mg/mg, 0.025 mL/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 12.0 mg/mL, 17.0 mg/mL, 0.185 mg/mg, 29.4 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL, 3000.0 mg/mL, 19.6 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mL, 27.75 mg/mL, 0.0003 mg/mL, 17.4 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.18 mL/mL, 0.06 mL/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 0.212 mg/mL, 0.045 mL/mL, 0.17 mg/mg, 60.0 mg/mL, 150.0 mg/mL, 180.0 mg/mL, 0.21 mg/mg, 13.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mg, 0.0075 mg/mg, 19.9 mg/mL, 0.0444 mL/mL, 30.5 mg/mL, 20.3 mg/mL, 0.1305 mg/mg, 0.006 mL/mL, 0.0429 mg/mg, 22.4 mg/mL, 29.6 mg/mL, 0.0459 mg/mg, 0.0176 mg/mg, 0.0702 mg/mg, 0.0118 mg/mg, 0.0302 mg/mg, 21.0 mg/mL, 0.0465 mg/mg, 22000.0 mg/mL, 139.2 mg/mL, 208.8 mg/mL, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.06 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.099 mg/mg, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.142 mg/mL, 32.0 mg/mL, 0.023 mL/mL, 0.008 mL/mL, 115.0 mg/mL, 27.6 mg/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 120.0 mg/mL, 0.058 mL/mL, 0.028 mL/mL, 0.279 mg/mg, 19.8 mg/mL, 107.9 mg/mL, 14.2 mg/mL, 97.11 mg/mL, 3884.4 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.03163 mg/mg, 0.0523 mg/mg, 0.1915 mg/mg, 0.1286 mg/mg, 0.1935 mg/mg, 0.1284 mg/mg, 0.1316 mg/mg, 0.1289 mg/mg, 12.5 mg/mL, 0.1946 mg/mg, 0.1255 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 0.1175 mg/mg, 47.106 mg/mL, 21.888 mg/mL, 90.18 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 0.0339 mg/mg, 0.1064 mg/mg, 0.019 mg/mg, 0.0335 mg/mg, 29.7 mg/mL, 0.0327 mg/mg, 0.093 mg/mg, 0.0288 mg/mg, 0.1903 mg/mg, 0.0000398 mg/mg, 51.8 mg/mL, 0.1896 mg/mg, 127.3 mg/mL, 77.1 mg/mL, 119.1 mg/mL, 4.9 mg/mL, 9.5 mg/mL, 30.7 mg/mL, 19.5 mg/mL, 28.9 mg/mL, 29.8 mg/mL, 4.46 mg/mL, 9.9 mg/mL, 30.4 mg/mL, 19.86 mg/mL, 19.7 mg/mL, 4.79 mg/mL, 9.94 mg/mL, 19.2 mg/mL, 19.78 mg/mL, 9.0 mg/mL, 29.67 mg/mL, 77.3 mg/mL, 192.2 mg/mL, 9.7 mg/mL, 30.6 mg/mL, 9.8 mg/mL, 29.9 mg/mL, 29.94 mg/mL, 19.44 mg/mL, 19.3 mg/mL, 19.0 mg/mL, 28.2 mg/mL, 42.0 mg/mL, 29.88 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.075 mL/mL, 225.0 mg/mL, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.088 mL/mL, 0.0354 mL/mL, 0.0531 mL/mL, 0.0236 mL/mL, 0.0295 mL/mL, 0.177 mg/mg, 27.5 mg/mL, 0.105 mg/mg, 135.0 mg/mL, 0.059 mL/mL, 0.012 mL/mL, 0.029 mL/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.033 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 0.009 mg/mg, 45.4 mg/mL, 276.0 mg/mL, 21.9 mg/mL, 291.24 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.12 mL/mL, 0.071 mL/mL, 0.08 mL/mL, 20.48 mg/mL, 18.94 mg/mL, 19.08 mg/mL, 19.16 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.04365 mg/mg, 0.0426 mg/mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 28.0 mg/mL, 0.14 mg/mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 30000.0 mg/mL, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.15 mg/mL, 300.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 0.0315 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.0015 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.175 mL/mL, 270.0 mg/mL, 51.3 mg/mL, 44.0 mg/mL, 0.07 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.017 mg/mg, 0.021 mL/mL, 0.075 mg/mg, 0.00003 mg/mg, 132.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.09 mL/mL, 25.3 mg/mL, 0.3015 mg/mL, 9.74 mg/mL, 0.00002 mg/mg, 29.1 mg/mL, 0.000028 mg/mg, 27.49 mg/mL, 20.16 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.157 mg/mg, 0.00000075 mg/mg, 102.0 mg/mL, 26.99 mg/mL, 30.78 mg/mL, 26.73 mg/mL, 18.8 mg/mL, 25.89 mg/mL, 2.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 1.8 %, 2.1 %, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 1.0 %, 2.85 %, 0.8 %, 2.7 %, 4.5 %, 2.8 %, 1.9 %, 2.96 %, 1.25 %, 2.24 %, 1.3 %, 5.0 %, 2.9 %, 4.0 %, 0.5 %, 0.05 %, 1.6 %, 2.2 %, 0.6 %, 0.4 %, 0.2 %, 1.7 %, 2.94 %, 1.75 %, 1.65 %, 3.06 %, 2.44 %, 1.32 %, 0.9 %, 0.7 %, 2.82 %, 1.2 %, 3.6 %, 0.75 %, 30.66 mg/mL, 30.27 mg/mL, 26.04 mg/mL, 0.029 mg/mg, 28.5 mg/mL, 1.36 %, 19.52 mg/mL, 0.016 mg/mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 20000.0 mg/mL, 74.17 mg/mL, 125.0 mg/mL, 60.24 mg/mL, 3.5 %, 264.0 mg/mL, 0.000027 mg/mg, 3.5 mg/mL, 2.54 %, 26.91 mg/mL, 26.0 mg/mL, 22.0 mg/mL, 24.1 mg/mL, 25.83 mg/mL, 25.17 mg/mL, 0.12 mg/mg, 10.105 mg/mL, 110.0 mg/mL, 74.0 mg/mL, 24.6 mg/mL, 16.5 mg/mL, 0.0268 mg/mg, 138.9 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 210.0 mg/mL, 19.66 mg/mL, 0.225 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.008 mg/mg, 0.03 %, 0.028 %, 35.4 mg/mL, 71.1 mg/mL, 26.8 mg/mL, 0.0296 mg/mg, 2.6 %, 152.7 mg/mL, 150.75 mg/mL, 149.55 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 87.5 mg/mL, 240.0 mg/mL, 31.05 mg/mL, 16.52 mg/mL, 142.0 mg/mL, 0.0312 mg/mg, 30.54 mg/mL, 23.28 mg/mL, 18.19 mg/mL, 26.86 mg/mL, 26.32 mg/mL, 32.37 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 33.0 mg/mL, 2.04 %, 4.0 mg/mL, 128.3 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.195 mg/mL, 14.4 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.022 mg/mg, 19.98 mg/mL, 0.014 mg/mg, 16.91 mg/mL, 30.51 mg/mL, 26.07 mg/mL, 171.0 mg/mL, 64.0 mg/mL, 0.0275 mg/mg, 0.024 mg/mg, 101.7 mg/mL, 113.6 mg/mL, 16.34 mg/mL, 0.02649 mg/mg, 0.02703 mg/mg, 0.0309 mg/mg, 0.02595 mg/mg, 0.02607 mg/mg, 0.225 mg/mg, 0.0303 mg/mg, 30.8 mg/mL, 30.2 mg/mL, 0.0219 mg/mg, 0.0294 mg/mg, 24.66 mg/mL, 29.73 mg/mL, 0.02686 mg/mg, 29.46 mg/mL, 0.01652 mg/mg, 0.0232 mg/mg, 0.01689 mg/mg, 0.02576 mg/mg, 0.02525 mg/mg, 105.0 mg/mL, 0.02603 mg/mg, 0.0256 mg/mg, 145.0 mg/mL, 0.0274 mg/mg, 0.054 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 37.2 mg/mL, 175.0 mg/mL, 128.8 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.0301 mg/mg, 168.0 mg/mL, 23.8 mg/mL, 177.0 mg/mL, 30.15 mg/mL, 29.76 mg/mL, 26.28 mg/mL, 28.58 mg/mL, 0.38 mg/mg, 0.0000714 mg/mL, 18.6 mg/mL, 151.0 mg/mL, 0.096 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 103.2 mg/mL, 0.16 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 28.8 mg/mL, 0.18 mg/mg, 28.59 mg/mL, 0.11 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.036 mg/mg, 0.0269 mg/mg, 0.02673 mg/mg, 0.02632 mg/mg, 17.55 mg/mL, 163.2 mg/mL, 31.0 mg/mL, 81.8 mg/mL, 163.0 mg/mL, 27.34 mg/mL, 6.5 mg/mL, 36.0 mg/mL, 0.0735 mg/mg, 2.75 %, 1.2 mg/mL, 30.03 mg/mL, 27.56 mg/mL, 0.006 mg/mg, 0.023 mg/mg, 2.3 %, 0.26516 mg/mg, 162.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.75 mg/mg, 21.5 mg/mL, 26.1 mg/mL, 9.03 mg/mL, 103.0 mg/mL, 24.93 mg/mL, 0.0021 mg/mg, 1.8 mg/mg, 26.52 mg/mL, 149.5 mg/mL, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.0444 mg/mg, 140.0 mg/mL, 0.03825 mg/mg, 26.55 mg/mL, 0.0022 mg/mg, 2.89 %, 29.835 mg/mL, 29.991 mg/mL, 26.01 mg/mL, 19.74 mg/mL, 19.68 mg/mL, 84.0 mg/mL, 29.97 mg/mL, 29.55 mg/mL, 16.08 mg/mL, 128.5 mg/mL, 16.44 mg/mL, 16.98 mg/mL, 9.35 mg/mL, 25.53 mg/mL, 0.029 mg/mL, 20.36 mg/mL, 25.38 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mg, 17.5 mg/mL, 127.8 mg/mL, 25.32 mg/mL, 25.05 mg/mL, 8.02 mg/mL, 19.76 mg/mL, 28.74 mg/mL, 29.34 mg/mL, 29.16 mg/mL, 25.02 mg/mL, 0.051 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mg, 0.285 mg/mg, 0.0681 mg/mg, 24.72 mg/mL, 93.0 mg/mL, 29.82 mg/mL, 19.4 mg/mL, 27.51 mg/mL, 0.18 mg/mL, 27.87 mg/mL, 158.0 mg/mL, 29.28 mg/mL, 26.4 mg/mL, 62.5 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 74.25 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 24.99 mg/mL, 30.57 mg/mL, 9.24 mg/mL, 28.86 mg/mL, 18.9 mg/mL, 0.0297 mg/mg, 2.39 %, 0.072 mg/mg, 79.5 mg/mL, 21.3 mg/mL, 27.24 mg/mL, 194.0 mg/mL, 128.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.0711 mg/mg, 23.7 mg/mL, 30.87 mg/mL, 0.02975 mg/mg, 101.2 mg/mL, 7.9 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mg, 0.3 %/mL, 24.75 mg/mL, 27.36 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mL, 29.31 mg/mL, 153.0 mg/mL, 28.89 mg/mL, 0.00045 mg/mg, 29.07 mg/mL, 151.5 mg/mL, 9.02 mg/mL, 29.79 mg/mL, 29.37 mg/mL, 29.19 mg/mL, 25.11 mg/mL, 25.47 mg/mL, 23.94 mg/mL, 16.24 mg/mL, 29.04 mg/mL, 28.95 mg/mL, 25.23 mg/mL, 26.25 mg/mL
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Warnings
Common Flector Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Flector Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Voltaren can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, and bleeding from the digestive tract. In rare cases, patients may experience high blood pressure, kidney damage or failure, hypoventilation, or coma. Treatments for Voltaren overdose include inducing vomiting and activated charcoal, as long as the overdose occurred within the last 4 hours.
Flector Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Flector?
491 active studies are currently in progress to investigate the potential of Flector to reduce Inflammation, improve Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty outcomes and mitigate Osteoarthritis of the Knee.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
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1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Flector Reviews: What are patients saying about Flector?
4.3Patient Review
4/18/2013 Curad's paper tape did an admirable job of keeping the patch in place on my heel, even during exercise.
2Patient Review
12/31/2012 I unfortunately lost a lot of hearing in my left ear after using this patch. It's permanent damage, so be wary before using it. If you start to experience ringing in your ears, take it off immediately.
1Patient Review
3/2/2013 I had a terrible reaction to this patch, developing hives that have lingered for over a week now. In addition, I didn't find it helpful for reducing pain. Avoid if you can.
Patient Q&A Section about flector
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Flector patch a controlled substance?
"The active ingredient in Flector® Patch, diclofenac, is an NSAID that will not cause physical or psychological dependence."
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Is Flector the same as Voltaren?
"The Flector Patch is the first and only topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) patch available in the United States that contains the active ingredient diclofenac. Diclofenac is the generic name for Voltaren."
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Is Flector a prescription?
"Flector is a topical prescription therapy for acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions. Flector is the original NSAID topical system."
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What is Flector medicine for?
"Flector Patch is a pain reliever that can be bought over the counter or with a prescription. It is effective for treating the symptoms of arthritis, acute pain, osteoarthritis, and actinic keratosis. The patch can be used by itself or in conjunction with other medications. It belongs to a class of drugs known as topical skin products."
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