These products might affect how your skin absorbs this medication. Otherwise, you might transfer some of this medication onto them.Īvoid using other topical products, such as lotions, sunscreens, or bug repellants, on the same area of skin where you apply diclofenac gel. Wait until this medication dries or is completely rubbed into the skin before touching pets or other people. Doing so might affect how much medication gets absorbed. Also, don't use bandages or heat packs on your skin after you apply this medication. The bottle is ready to use after you prime it.ĭon't apply this medication to any open cuts or wounds on your skin. Priming the bottle makes sure that you get full doses of medication when you're ready to apply it to your skin. If you're using a new bottle of 2% solution (Pennsaid) for the first time, make sure to prime the bottle by holding it upright and pressing down on the pump 4 times. If you're using the 1.5% solution for the knee, apply and rub in 10 drops of solution at a time to prevent spilling. If you're using the 1% gel (Voltaren Arthritis Pain), make sure to measure out the amount of medication you need with the plastic dosing card found inside the box. If you want to shower after using this medication, wait about 30 minutes (solution) or 1 hour (gel) to give your body time to absorb the medication.

Shower or clean your skin before applying topical diclofenac.

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