TREATMENT OF PAIN WITH TOPICAL DICLOFENAC
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Abstract
The field involves compositions useful for pain relief, including diclofenac solution and gel formulations, in particular methods of use thereof, articles of manufacture and kits that provide novel preclinical, clinical and other information to users.
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25 Claims
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21. A method for applying topical agents to a knee of a patient with pain, said method comprising:
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applying a first medication comprising a topical diclofenac preparation to an area of the knee of said patient to treat osteoarthritis of the knee of said patient, wherein the topical diclofenac preparation consists essentially of 2% w/w diclofenac sodium;
about 40% to about 50% w/w dimethyl sulfoxide;
about 23-29% w/w ethanol;
about 10-12% w/w propylene glycol;
about 0-6% w/w hydroxypropylcellulose; and
water to make 100% w/w; and
wherein the topical diclofenac preparation has a viscosity of 500-5000 centipoise;waiting for the treated area to dry; and subsequently applying a second prescription medication consisting of a topical medication other than said first medication to said treated area after said treated area is dry, wherein said subsequent application occurs during a course of treatment of said patient with said topical diclofenac preparation. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A method for applying topical agents to a knee of a patient with pain, said method comprising:
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applying a first medication comprising a topical diclofenac preparation to an area of the knee of said patient to treat osteoarthritis of the knee of said patient, wherein the topical diclofenac preparation consists essentially of 2% w/w diclofenac sodium;
about 40% to about 50% w/w dimethyl sulfoxide;
about 23-29% w/w ethanol;
about 10-12% w/w propylene glycol;
about 0-6% w/w hydroxypropylcellulose; and
water to make 100% w/w; and
wherein the topical diclofenac preparation has a viscosity of 500-5000 centipoise;waiting for the treated area to dry; and subsequently applying a second prescription medication consisting of a topical medication other than said first medication to said treated area after said treated area is dry, wherein said subsequent application occurs during a course of treatment of said patient with said topical diclofenac preparation; and wherein said step of applying a first medication does not enhance the systemic absorption of the subsequently applied second medication consisting of a topical medication other than said first medication. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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