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Advanced Base: FoamaDerm™ is designed for enhanced drug delivery through the skin. Our studies showed better diclofenac release from FoamaDerm™ compared to other bases and the brand product; therefore it can be more effective at lower concentration (up to 3%) as compared to 5% or 10% in other bases.
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Patient tested: Effectiveness of FoamaDerm™ has been tested at the University of Alberta on patients suffering from chronic pain. Click to read the article
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Better safety profile: up to 3% diclofenac in FoamaDerm base has better drug release compared to other bases.
Recommended dose:
FoamaDerm™ is formulated for up to 3% diclofenac sodium. Diclofenac has superior drug release profile from FoamaDerm™ compared to other bases and shows better effect, therefore there is no need to prescribe higher doses such as 5% or 10% of diclofenac.
The following ingredients can also be added to FoamaDerm™:
Ketoprofen up to 3%
Lidocaine up to 3%
Menthol up to 1%
Ketamine up to 4%
Amitriptyline up to 2%
Adding other ingredients or other concentrations has not been studied.
Adding other ingredients or other concentrations has not been studied.
It is possible to add more than 1 ingredient to the same bottle. Due to better drug release and skin penetration we don't recommend higher than recommended concentrations. Adding higher concentrations can change the stability of FoamaDerm™ and may result in precipitation of powder.
The following concentrations and combinations have been tested:
Diclofenac 3% with lidocaine 1% or 2%
Ketoprofen 3% with lidocaine 1% or 2%
Diclofenac 3% with menthol 1%
Ketoprofen 3% with menthol1%
Greater patient convenience
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Better spreadibility and easy to clean foam
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Foam leaves no greasy residue on skin allowing convenient any time application
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Easy to apply with gentle rubbing, for convenient application on areas that are hurting
Download FoamaDerm™ SDS
Diclofenac release profile from different bases, brand product and FoamaDerm.
Please visit our FAQs section for answer to some of the common questions.