Diclofenac epolamine

Diclofenac epolamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used mainly in the form of a topical patch, often marketed under the brand name Flector Patch. It is indicated in the topical treatment of acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions. The medication is delivered through a skin patch (usually 1.3%) applied directly to the most painful area twice a day. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID). Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antirheumatic agents and osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Flector and Diclofenac hydroxyethylpyrrolidine. Its PubChem CID is 114753.

CAS No 119623-66-4
Molecular Formula C20H24Cl2N2O3
Molecular Weight 411.3 g/mol
Synonyms 2-[2-(2,6-dichloroanilino)phenyl]acetic acid;2-pyrrolidin-1-ylethanol

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