What is Zorvolex prescribed for?

It is used to treat muscle aches, backaches, dental pain, menstrual cramps, and sports injuries. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Why was Zorvolex discontinued?

ZORVOLEX is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.

What is Zorvolex compared to?

ZORVOLEX is available in lower dosage strengths (18-mg and 35-mg capsules) compared with conventional diclofenac (25-mg and 50-mg tablets).

How often can I take Zorvolex?

General Dosing Instructions Taking ZORVOLEX with food may cause a reduction in effectiveness compared to taking ZORVOLEX on an empty stomach [see Clinical Pharmacology (12)]. For management of mild to moderate acute pain, the dosage is 18 mg or 35 mg orally three times daily.

What is the difference between Zorvolex and diclofenac?

ZORVOLEX capsules contain diclofenac free acid whereas other diclofenac products contain a salt of diclofenac, i.e., diclofenac potassium or sodium. A 35 mg dose of ZORVOLEX is approximately equal to 37.6 mg of sodium diclofenac or 39.5 mg of potassium diclofenac.

How long can you take diclofenac?

For arthritis, you may need to use the gel for up to 7 days on the painful joint to feel the full effect. Depending on why you’re taking diclofenac, you may only need to take it for a short time. For example, if you have a sore back or toothache, you may only need to take diclofenac for 1 or 2 days.

Can you take diclofenac long term?

Keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment. However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This medicine is not for long-term use.

What happens when you stop taking diclofenac?

No, diclofenac is not addictive, but it’s important to always take it as prescribed. What will happen if I stop taking it? When you stop taking diclofenac tablets or capsules, or stop using the suppositories, the effects will wear off after about 15 hours.