How Voltaren gel works, how to use it, and what to use it for

Voltaren gels are designed to:

  1. Relieve pain
  2. Reduce inflammation
Woman squeezing Voltaren Pain Relief Gel

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel for targeted pain relief

Tobillera Voltactive - Medidas - Voltadol

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel provides targeted local relief for muscle pain and mild osteoarthritis of the knees and fingers - to help get you moving sooner!*
*Compared with placebo

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Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly, for long-lasting, targeted pain relief

Tobillera Voltactive - Medidas - Voltadol

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly provides up to 12 hours relief for muscle pain and mild osteoarthritis pain of the knees and fingers, with an easy-open cap

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Voltaren gels deliver diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specially formulated to penetrate through the skin to the root of your pain. Unlike gels that may... have a sensorial effect (providing a cooling or heating feeling) or even heat patches that provide heat to the affected area, Voltaren gels not only relieve pain but also reduce inflammation at its source.

The active ingredient in our gels penetrates deep into the skin and targets delivery directly to the affected tissue underlying the treated area. As diclofenac accumulates under the skin, it acts as a reservoir from where there is a sustained release of drug into underlying tissues.

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel formula combines the qualities of a gel and a cream, that has an appealing smell, is easy to rub in and rapidly absorbed, and even provides a cooling and soothing effect when applied to the skin. Delivering pain relief to help you get back to the movement that you love!

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Voltaren pain relief gels

There are three products in the Voltaren gel range: Voltaren Pain Relief Gel, Voltaren Pain Relief Gel No Mess Applicator and Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly. They work to relieve pain and reduce inflammation or swelling in the muscle and joints, freeing you to do the things you love.

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly
  • With Emulgel technology which allows the active ingredient to penetrate through the skin to the point of pain
  • With Emulgel technology with an added permeation enhancer allowing more active ingredient to penetrate through the skin deep to the point of pain
  • Contains 1.16% of diclofenac diethylamine in a gel form
  • Contains double the concentration of diclofenac diethylamine, 2.32%, and lasts longer than the 1.16% gel

What are Voltaren gels used for?

Voltaren gels are used for getting you on the path to joyful movement with less pain. You can use Voltaren on minor injuries, aches and pains as well joint pain. It is great for knee pain relief, shoulder pain relief, wrist pain relief, back pain, other muscle pain relief and joint pain relief, as well.

You can use Voltaren gels for relief from back pain, knee pain strains, shoulder pain, hip pain strains or joint pain, specifically:

  • Relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in:
    • Soft-tissue injuries or trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. These can be due to sprains, strains, bruises and backache caused by everyday injuries; or even tired or inflamed muscles that can occur from regular physical exertion (or if you took it a bit too far!)
    • Localised forms of soft-tissue rheumatism: tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), and bursitis
  • Relief of pain from mild osteoarthritis of the knee or fingers.

Always read the label on the product to see what each product is for!

Explore Voltaren’s products for pain relief

Let’s help get you moving freely again. Try our range of medicated Voltaren gels, tablets and liquid capsules for effective pain relief. Find out which is suitable for you.

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly, for long-lasting, targeted pain relief

Tobillera Voltactive - Medidas - Voltadol

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel 12 Hourly provides up to 12 hours relief for muscle pain and mild osteoarthritis pain of the knees and fingers, with an easy-open cap

Learn more

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel for targeted pain relief

Tobillera Voltactive - Medidas - Voltadol

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel provides targeted local relief for muscle pain and mild osteoarthritis of the knees and fingers - to help get you moving sooner!*
*Compared with placebo

Learn more

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel with No Mess Applicator

Tobillera Voltactive - Medidas - Voltadol

Voltaren Pain Relief Gel with No Mess Applicator provides targeted local relief for muscle pain and mild osteoarthritis of the knees and fingers - to help get you moving sooner!* The innovative no mess applicator allows easy, clean application of Voltaren Pain Relief Gel directly on the point of pain. *Compared with placebo

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