Understanding the Over-the-Counter Name for Diclofenac Sodium
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As of February 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a topical formulation of diclofenac sodium for over-the-counter (OTC) use, shifting its status from prescription-only. The specific over the counter name for diclofenac sodium is **Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel**. This change made a powerful topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) more widely accessible for relieving localized arthritis joint pain.
