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Table 2 Percent of diclofenac absorption [5]

From: Determination of efficacy and toxicity of diclofenac microemulsion formulation for musculoskeletal pain: an observational study

Diclofenac formulation (%)

Diclofenac (mg) after single application (2 g gel)

Diclofenac (mg) after single application (4 g gel)

Total diclofenac absorbed (mg) if daily maximum 32 g of gel used

Absorption in (mg) using 4 g gel 4 times a day in lower extremities

Absorption in (mg) using 2 g gel 4 times a day in upper extremities

1

20

40

320

160

80

3

60

120

960

480

240

5

100

200

1600

800

400

10

200

400

3200

1600

800