Diclofenac sodium is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID), which is drug of choice for rheumatoid arthritis. It is comercially available as enteric coated tablet and emulgel for topical dosage form. Topical drug was prepared and developed for systemic purposes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, to reduce the risk of adverse drug reaction given orally. As an oral antirheumatoid dr…