Diclofenac Sodium and Minivelle Transdermal

• Generic Name: diclofenac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia

Orally for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Orally in fixed combination with misoprostol for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk for developing NSAIA-induced gastric or duodenal ulcers and in patients at high risk for developing complications from these ulcers.

Topically (as gel) for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis-related joint pain. Used for joints amenable to topical therapy (e.g., hands, knees); has not been evaluated on joints of the spine, hip, or shoulder.

Orally for management of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Orally for symptomatic relief of acute gouty arthritis.

Orally or topically for symptomatic treatment of infusion-related superficial thrombophlebitis.

Orally for relief of pain, including postoperative (e.g., orthopedic, gynecologic, oral) pain, in adults.

Transdermally for relief of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.

Orally for symptomatic management of primary dysmenorrhea.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: transdermal film, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Estradiol transdermal gel, patch, and spray are used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen. It is also used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by low estrogen levels or menopause. This medicine is also used to treat certain conditions in women before menopause if their ovaries do not make enough estrogens naturally, and prevent osteoporosis after menopause.

Estradiol is an estrogen hormone. The hormone from the patch, gel, and spray is absorbed through your skin into your body. It works by preventing symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (hot flashes) in women during menopause.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.