Kadian and Solaraze

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Kadian, Arymo ER, MorphaBond ER, Avinza, MS Contin, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

Kadian (morphine) is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Kadian extended-release capsules are used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Kadian extended-release capsules are used for around-the-clock treatment of pain when other pain treatments, such as non-opioid pain medicines or immediate-release opioid medicines, do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.

Kadian is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: DST Plus Pak, Pennsaid, Solaraze, Voltaren Topical, Diclozor, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Klofensaid II, Vopac MDS, Xrylix, Flector, Licart

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Solaraze (for the skin) is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Pennsaid is for use on the knees. Voltaren Topical is for use on the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet. Solaraze may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.

Solaraze is used to treat warty overgrowths of skin (actinic keratoses) on sun-exposed areas of the body.

Solaraze may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.