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Gels
Effective relief of muscle pain
Voltaren Emulgel
- Triple benefit that relieves pain, treats inflammation and helps get you moving sooner*
*compared with placebo
Up to 12 hours relief from mild osteoarthritis pain of the knees and fingers, with an easy-open cap
Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 hourly
- Concentrated formula, with twice the strength, needs application only once every 12 hours.
Targeted pain relief without messy hands
Voltaren Emulgel with No Mess Applicator
- Relieve pain and reduce inflammation without having to wash your hands!
Tablets and liquid capsules
Restores your movement sooner*
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets
Fast-absorbing liquid capsules
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules
- Absorbs quickly to help relieve your pain
Rapid & Long-lasting relief* for strong pain
Voltaren Rapid 25 Tablets
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| Formulation | Topical Gel | Topical Gel | Tablets & Liquid Capsules | Tablets |
| Use For | Provides temporary relief of pain and inflammation of muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments due to injury, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain |
Provides long-lasting relief of local pain and inflammation in mild forms of osteoarthritis of the knees and fingers | Provides temporary relief of muscular and rheumatic pain, backache, period pain, headache, dental pain, fever and symptoms of colds & flu, including aches and sore throat pain | Provides temporary relief of acute pain where inflammation is present, such as back or joint pain, muscle strains, sprains, tendinitis, dental pain, acute migraine attacks and period pain. |
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Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets
*compared with placebo
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules
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| Dosage | Adults and children over 12 years: apply 3-4 times a day. Follow full directions in pack leaflet |
Adults and children over 12 years: apply twice a day (preferably morning and evening). Follow full directions in pack leaflet | Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets Adults and children over 14 years: 1 or 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as required. Follow full directions in pack leaflet Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules Adults and children over 14 years: 1 or 2 capsules every 4-6 hours as required. Follow full directions in pack leaflet |
Adults and children over 14 years: 1 or 2 tablets every 8 hours as required. Follow full directions in pack leaflet. |
| Duration of use | Use for up to 2 weeks for soft tissue injuries such as muscle or joint injury, or up to 3 weeks for osteoarthritis pain, or according to your doctor's or pharmacist's advice |
Use for up to 2 weeks for soft tissue injuries such as muscle or joint injury, or up to 3 weeks for osteoarthritis pain, or according to your doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice |
Use for up to 2 weeks for soft tissue injuries such as muscle or joint injury, or up to 3 weeks for osteoarthritis pain, or according to your doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice |
Should be used for only a few days, or according to your doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice |
| Active Ingredient | Diclofenac diethylammonium gel 11.6 mg/g |
Diclofenac Diethylammonium gel 23.2 mg/g |
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets Each film-coated tablet contains diclofenac potassium 12.5 mg Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules Each Liquid capsule contains diclofenac potassium 12.5 mg |
Each sugar-coated tablet contains diclofenac potassium 25 mg. |
| Package size options | Voltaren Emulgel is available in 20 g, 50 g, 100 g, 120 g and 180 g tubes Voltaren Emulgel with No Mess Applicator is available 75g tube |
Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly is available in 150 g tubes. | Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets Voltaren Rapid 12.5 tablets are available in packs of 10 or 20. Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules Voltaren Rapid 12.5 liquid capsules are available in packs of 20. |
Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets are available in packs of 10, 20 or 30. |
Voltaren Emulgel Voltaren Emulgel with No Mess Applicator |
learn more | Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Tablets Voltaren Rapid 12.5 Liquid Capsules |
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About Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensation that has a vital protective function. It acts as an early warning signal to alert you that something is not right with your body.
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What is Diclofenac?
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Other common NSAIDs are ibuprofen or naproxen. Diclofenac is one of the most widely used pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medicines in the world. It works by relieving pain, and reducing swelling and inflammation.
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