Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel targets pain and inflammation at the source, providing concentrated, long lasting pain relief from inflammation, rheumatic pain, joint and muscular sprains, strains and bruises in adults and adolescents from 14 years. Used twice daily, it forms a reservoir of the active ingredient diclofenac on the skin, allowing the active ingredient to penetrate the skin throughout the day for pain relief that lasts for up to 12 hours. When applied to the skin, this non-greasy, non-staining cream-like gel both cools and soothes sore muscles.
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How to Use
Adults and children over 14 years: Rub gently into the skin twice a day, preferably morning and evening. Use 2-4g (a circular shaped mass approximately 2-2.5cm in diameter), depending on the size of the affected area to be treated. Do not use more than 56g per week.
Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel can be used for a maximum of 14 days, unless longer treatment is recommended by a doctor. If symptoms do not improve by day 7 or if they worsen within the first 7 days, you should consult your doctor.
Warnings
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
- Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, or want to start taking any other medicines, including those obtained without a medical prescription.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. This gel must not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery. Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel should only be used under medical advice during the first 6 months of pregnancy and the dose should be kept as low and duration of treatment as short as possible. Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel should only be used under medical advice during breastfeeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, it should not be applied on the breasts of nursing mothers nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Contains propylene glycol, which may cause a mild localised skin irritation in some people.
- Contains butylhydroxytoluene, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
Do not use Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel if you:
- Are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as ibuprofen or aspirin (a substance also used to prevent blood clotting), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Are using any other medicine containing diclofenac or are taking oral NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
- Have severe joint pain of recent onset that is not related to an injury or period of overuse.
- Feel ill, have a temperature or any other symptoms that accompany the pain.
- Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Take special care with Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel:
- Do not apply the gel to skin that has (i) a rash or eczema (ii) cuts or open wounds. Stop the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product. Avoid applying on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period of time, unless under medical advice.
- For external use only. Do not use it in the mouth. Do not swallow it. Wash your hands after use unless they are the area to be treated. Be careful not to get Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes well with clean water. See your doctor or pharmacist if any discomfort persists.
- A brace or wrap commonly used for injuries like sprains can be used, but do not use the gel under airtight (plastic) bandages.
- If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer (or a history of), tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.
- If you have or have ever had asthma speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.
- If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Diclofenac diethylammonium 23.2mg gram of gel.
- Other Ingredients: Butylhydroxytoluene, carbomers, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, oleyl alcohol, propylene glycol, perfume eucalyptus sting and purified water.
