Bioactivity | Flector Patch (Diclofenac epolamine) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)[1]. Flector Patch is used for relieving arthritis Pain, acute Pain, osteoarthritis, and actinic Keratosis. Flector Patch has good skin absorption characteristics without local adverse reactions and allergies[2]. |
Invitro | Flector Patch (Diclofenac epolamine) (1.3% w/w, 24 hours) increases diclofenac partitioning into the skin[1].Flector Patch (Diclofenac epolamine) (1.3% w/w) loaded by Microemulsion (ME) enhances the transport of drug through skin and sustains to 12 h after removal of ME[2]. |
In Vivo | Flector Patch (Diclofenac epolamine) (1.3% w/w, exteral application) displays effective in treating inflammatory conditions[2]. Animal Model: |
Name | Diclofenac epolamine |
CAS | 119623-66-4 |
Formula | C20H24Cl2N2O3 |
Molar Mass | 411.32 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Del Río-Sancho S, et al. Topical delivery of diclofenac into and across equine skin from a novel liquid diclofenac epolamine formulation. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Dec. 39(6):578-583. [2]. Fouad SA, Basalious EB, El-Nabarawi MA, Tayel SA. Microemulsion and poloxamer microemulsion-based gel for sustained transdermal delivery of diclofenac epolamine using in-skin drug depot: in vitro/in vivo evaluation. Int J Pharm. 2013 Sep 10;453(2):569-78. |