Xiclofen diclofenac sodium, methyl salicylate .01 g/g; .05 g/g Ointment — NDC 83295-5050-1 (Billing 83295-5050-01)
This is a package of Xiclofen diclofenac sodium, methyl salicylate .01 g/g; .05 g/g Ointment from STRAND HEALTH GROUP, marketed since Feb 2025 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 83295-5050-1 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 83295 labeler · 5050 product · 1 package
- Package marketed since
- Feb 7, 2025
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 8329550501 7
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 2704846
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Xiclofen is an unapproved topical ointment containing diclofenac sodium and methyl salicylate, both ingredients commonly used in over-the-counter pain relief products applied directly to the skin. Diclofenac sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent typically found in topical formulations intended for localized discomfort, while methyl salicylate is a counterirritant often used in similar products for its warming sensation. This product is marketed without current FDA approval.
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Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83295-5050-01 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 85 g in 1 TUBE | 2025-02-07 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiclofen .01 g/g; .05 g/gthis 83295-5050-01 | STRAND | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Xiclofen .01 g/g; .05 g/g 87063-0056-85 | ASCLEMED | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1. INDICATIONS & USAGE Xiclofen TM Ointment is indicated in adults over the age of 12 years old for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the joints, and of acute and chronic pain in muscles and joints associated with muscle soreness, strains, sprains, arthritis, simple backache, muscle stiffness, and more.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
2.1General Dosing Instructions Use Xiclofen TM Ointment only on dry, intact (unbroken) skin. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Avoid showering or bathing for at least 1 hour after application of Xiclofen TM Ointment. Avoid concomitant use of Xiclofen TM Ointment on the treated skin site with other external products, including sunscreens, cosmetics, lotions, moisturizers, insect repellants, or other external medications. Do not use combination therapy with diclofenac sodium and an oral NSAID unless the benefit outweighs the risk and conduct periodic assessments.
2.2Dosing and Instructions for Use Apply product directly to the skin, up to 4 times daily (8.5g per day). Clothing may be worn over the area of application. Wash hands with soap and water after handling Xiclofen TM Ointment.
If irritation or a burning sensation occurs during application, stop use and advise your doctor. When Xiclofen TM Ointment is used concomitantly with other products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations must be considered.
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3. DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS Xiclofen TM Ointment contains 1% diclofenac sodium and 5% methyl salicylate. Each tube contains 85g (3 oz) of medication. Diclofenac and methyl salicylate are both NSAIDs.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS Xiclofen TM Ointment is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as diclofenac sodium or methyl salicylate. History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after absorbing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should also be considered.
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5. WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS & ADVERSE REACTIONS
5.1Risk of Serious Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. NSAIDs, including diclofenac, can lead to new onset of hypertension, or worsening of preexisting hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events.
To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in NSAID-treated patients, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Avoid the use of diclofenac sodium external in patients with a recent MI unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of recurrent CV thrombotic events. If diclofenac sodium external is used in patients with a recent MI, monitor patients for signs of cardiac ischemia.
Avoid using NSAIDs within 14 days following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
5.2Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Other factors that increase the risk of GI bleeding in patients treated with NSAIDs include concomitant use of oral corticosteroids, aspirin, anticoagulants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events. Additionally, patients with advanced liver disease and/or coagulopathy are at increased risk for GI bleeding.
5.3Hepatotoxicity In postmarketing reports, cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity have been reported in the first month, and in some cases, the first 2 months of therapy, but can occur at any time during treatment with diclofenac. Postmarketing surveillance has reported cases of severe hepatic reactions, including liver necrosis, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis, with and without jaundice, and liver failure. Some of these reported cases resulted in fatalities or liver transplantation.
Monitor for 4 to 8 weeks after initiating treatment with diclofenac. However, severe hepatic reactions can occur at any time during treatment with diclofenac. Inform patients of the warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity (e.g., nausea, fatigue, lethargy, diarrhea, pruritus, jaundice, right upper quadrant tenderness, and “flu-like” symptoms).
To minimize potential risk for an adverse liver-related event in patients treated with diclofenac sodium external, exercise caution when prescribing diclofenac external with concomitant drugs that are known to be potentially hepatotoxic (e.g., acetaminophen, antibiotics, antiepileptics).
5.4Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia Renal Toxicity Long-term administration of NSAIDs has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury. Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. In these patients, administration of an NSAID may cause a dose-dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and, secondarily, in renal blood flow, which may precipitate overt renal decompensation.
Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, dehydration, hypovolemia, heart failure, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors or ARBs, and the elderly. Discontinuation of NSAID therapy was usually followed by recovery to the pretreatment state. Avoid the use of diclofenac sodium external in patients with advanced renal disease unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risk of worsening renal function.
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🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
6. DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Monitor patients with concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for signs of bleeding. Aspirin Concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and analgesic doses of aspirin is not generally recommended because of the increased risk of bleeding.
ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, and Beta-Blockers When these drugs are administered concomitantly, patients should be adequately hydrated. Assess renal function at the beginning of the concomitant treatment. Diuretics During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external with diuretics, observe patients for signs of worsening renal function, in addition to assuring diuretic efficacy including antihypertensive effects.
Digoxin During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and digoxin, monitor serum digoxin levels. Lithium During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and lithium, monitor patients for signs of lithium toxicity. Methotrexate During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and methotrexate, monitor patients for methotrexate toxicity.
Cyclosporine During concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and cyclosporine, monitor patients for signs of worsening renal function. Pemetrexed Concomitant use of diclofenac sodium external and pemetrexed may increase the risk of pemetrexed-associated myelosuppression, renal, and GI toxicity.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
7. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
7.1Pregnancy Diclofenac may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Avoid use of NSAIDs, including diclofenac sodium external, in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks of gestation. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of diclofenac sodium external in pregnant women.
7.2Lactation Based on available data, diclofenac may be present in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Xiclofen TM Ointment is administered to a nursing woman. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Xiclofen TM Ointment and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant.
7.3Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under the age of 12 has not been established.
7.4Geriatric Use Elderly patients, compared to younger patients, are at a greater risk of NSAID-associated serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and/or renal adverse reactions. If a risk is present, start dosing at the low end of the dosing range, and monitor patients for adverse effects.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
8. OVERDOSAGE Symptoms following acute NSAID overdosages have been typically limited to lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain, which have been generally reversible with supportive care. Gastrointestinal bleeding has occurred.
Hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression, and coma have occurred, but were rare. Manage patients with symptomatic and supportive care following an NSAID overdosage. There are no specific antidotes.
For additional information about overdose treatment, contact your poison control center.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
10. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
10.1Mechanism of Action Diclofenac has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of diclofenac, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Diclofenac is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro.
Diclofenac concentrations reached during therapy have produced in vivo effects. Prostaglandins sensitive afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain in animal models. Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation.
Because diclofenac is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, its mode of action may be due to a decrease of prostaglandins in peripheral tissues.
10.2Pharmacokinetics Diclofenac is more than 99% bound to human serum proteins, primarily to albumin. Diclofenac diffuses into and out of the synovial fluid. Diffusion into the joint occurs when plasma levels are higher than those in the synovial fluid, after which the process reverses and synovial fluid levels are higher than plasma levels.
It is not known whether diffusion into the joint plays a role in the effectiveness of diclofenac. Five diclofenac metabolites have been identified in human plasma and urine. The metabolites include 4’-hydroxy-, 5-hydroxy-, 3/hydroxy-, 4’,5-dihydroxy- and 3’-hydroxy-4’-methoxy diclofenac.
Diclofenac is eliminated through metabolism and subsequent urinary and biliary excretion of the glucuronide and the sulfate conjugates of the metabolites.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
12. HOW SUPPLIED / STORAGE & HANDLING
12.1How Supplied Xiclofen TM Ointment is available as a unit box containing an 85g (3oz tube) and package insert. NDC 83295-5050-1
12.2Storage Store unit box between 69 o -77 o F (20 o -25 o C). Excursions between 15 o -30 o C (59 o -86 o F) are allowed. Keep Xiclofen TM Ointment stored upright with the cap on.
12.3Handling and Disposal Unintended exposure to methyl salicylate can cause severe irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory tract, and mucous membranes. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Keep tube out of the reach of children and pets. Tube is not child resistant. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the ointment. If irritation or a burning sensation occurs during application, stop use and advise your doctor.
📋 Description ▾
9. DESCRIPTION Xiclofen TM Ointment is a clear to white external ointment comprised of the active ingredient’s diclofenac sodium 1% and 5% methyl salicylate. Each tube is 85g (3 oz) which contains the active and inactive ingredient formulation.
The outer unit box is imprinted with the Xiclofen TM Ointment logo. One tube and a package insert are included in each unit box. The inactive ingredients include: Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Water.
🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ▾
11. NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
11.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis In dermal carcinogenicity study, daily external applications of diclofenac sodium for two years did not increase neoplasm incidence. In a photocarcinogenicity study, external application of diclofenac sodium resulted in an earlier median time of onset of tumors. Mutagenesis Diclofenac sodium and methyl salicylate were not mutagenic or clastogenic in genotoxicity tests that included the bacterial reverse mutation assay, in vitro mouse lymphoma point mutation assay, chromosomal aberration studies in Chinese hamster ovarian cells in vitro, and in vivo rat chromosomal aberration assay of bone marrow cells.
Impairment of Fertility Based on the mechanism of action, the use of prostaglandin-mediated NSAIDs, including diclofenac, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which ash been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consider withdrawal of NSAIDs, including diclofenac, in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility.
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