Patent ID: 9370501
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Claim Text:
1. A method for applying topical agents to a knee of a patient with pain, said method comprising: applying a first medication comprising a topical diclofenac preparation to an area of the knee of said patient to treat osteoarthritis of the knee of said patient, wherein the topical diclofenac preparation consists of 2% w/w diclofenac sodium; about 40% to about 50% w/w dimethyl sulfoxide; a C waiting for the treated area to dry; and subsequently applying a second prescription medication consisting of a topical medication other than said first medication to said treated area after said treated area is dry, wherein said subsequent application occurs during a course of treatment of said patient in which said topical diclofenac preparation is administered twice daily.