Table 4

Number (%) of adverse events

Adverse Event
Topical diclofenac (n = 107)
Vehicle control (n = 109)

Gastrointestinal reaction

Abdominal pain
4 (3.7)
1 (0.9)
Constipation
1 (0.9)
1 (0.9)
Diarrhea
1 (0.9)
0
Dyspepsia
4 (3.7)
1 (0.9)
Gastritis
1 (0.9)
0
Melena
0
1 (0.9)
Nausea
1 (0.9)
2 (1.8)

Application-site skin reaction

Dry skin
42 (39.3)*
23 (21.1)
Rash
2 (1.9)
4 (3.7)
Paresthesia
2 (1.9)
2 (1.8)
Pruritus
0
2 (1.8)

Other reaction

Headache
6 (5.6)
10 (9.2)
Halitosis
2 (1.9)
0
Taste Perversion
4 (3.7)
2 (1.8)

*p < 0.01 vs. vehicle control

Baer et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2005 6:44   doi:10.1186/1471-2474-6-44