Diclofenac epolamine - IBSA
Alternative Names: DHEP - IBSA; Diclofenac epolamine topical system 1.3% - Institut Biochemique SA; Diclofenac epolamine transdermal patch - Institut Biochemique SA; Diclofenac-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-pyrrolidine - IBSA; Effigel; Flector EP Tissugel; Flector Patch; Flector Tissugel; LicartLatest Information Update: 03 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator IBSA
- Class Analgesics; Aniline compounds; Antirheumatics; Benzene derivatives; Chlorinated hydrocarbons; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories; Phenylacetates; Pyrrolidines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Cyclooxygenase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Acute pain; Pain
- Phase III Soft tissue injuries
Most Recent Events
- 03 Feb 2026 Phase III trials in Soft tissue injuries (In adolescents, In adults, In children)is underway in USA (Topical) (NCT05171673)
- 03 Feb 2026 No development reported - Phase-III for Acute pain (In the elderly, In adults) in Czech Republic, Poland (Topical) (IBSA website, February 2026)
- 07 Jan 2026 Diclofenac epolamine (Licart®) licensed to Acertis Pharmaceuticals for commercialisation in USA