Customer: Can I take Meloxicam and also use Voltarin, , a diclofenac sodium topical cream for arthrisis pain? I was told not to take NSAID in pill form. Is it the same caution with the cream? Doctor's Assistant: The Pharmacist can help. Just a couple quick questions before I transfer you. What medications do you take daily? Are you allergic to any medications? Customer: Allergy …

Customer: Hello. I had just rubbed diclofenac cream (10%) on my shoulder... and maybe a minute later my cat jumped on the counter and licked my shoulder (maybe 3 licks). i know diclofenac is toxic to cats. what do i do?

Customer: can I use Diclofenac sodium topical gel on my neck pain? Doctor's Assistant: The Doctor can help. Just a couple quick questions before I transfer you. When did the neck pain start? Is it constant or does it come and go? Customer: Kind of constant, but it's been about 4 months Doctor's Assistant: What type of pain is it? Is it sharp or dull, achey or stabbing? …

Dr.Tiwari : It is a topical gel which should be used only for external application.

Hello my name is***** and I'm here to help with your question. You report that your cat rubbed against your leg that had diclofenac gel on it. The ASPC animal poison control says that these products, if ingested by cats, can cause kidney failure and low red blood cell count and death. But that is with ingestion. If you wiped it off of your cat immediately and he did not directly ingest …

Customer: Is Diclofenac 10%/Lidocaine 5% cream harmful to dogs? This is hands/fingers, but I'm afraid of using it and transferring it to my two small Yorkies. Thank you.

Diclofenac is a topical NSAID (non-steroid anti-inflammatory) product and ingestion of this can be very dangerous to cats and can lead to acute kidney failure. It partly depends on the amount ingested and the concentration of the active ingredient in the product.

Voltaren gel is not recommended for use on hips or shoulders due to the risk of increased systemic absorption of the active ingredient diclofenac. This absorption can raise the likelihood of systemic side effects.

Hello! Yes this should be safe for you. With the anti-inflammatory meds including diclofenac and Advil you need to take with food and watch for potential GI irritation. Also certain medical problems would be of concern such as it not being advisable for you to take this drug IF you had chronic kidney disease or an active stomach ulcer..

My dog licked a dime size amount of Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1% off the floor, She is 7 years old and weighs 12