Diclofenac Ophthalmic Solution

Generic name: diclofenac sodium
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.

Diclofenac Ophthalmic Solution Description

Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, 0.1% is a sterile, topical, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory product for ophthalmic use. Diclofenac sodium is designated chemically as 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monosodium salt, with an empirical formula of C14H10Cl2NO2 Na. The structural formula of diclofenac sodium is:

Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic is available as a sterile solution, which contains diclofenac sodium 0.1% (1 mg/mL).

Inactive Ingredients: Boric acid, edetate disodium (1 mg/mL), polyoxyl 35 castor oil, purified water, sorbic acid (2 mg/mL), and tromethamine.

Diclofenac sodium is a faintly yellow-white to light beige, slightly hygroscopic crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in methanol, sparingly so...