How to Use Voltaren Rapid Tablets and What to Use Them For
Don’t let pain keep you from doing what matters most to you. Change the game and get back to your best with Voltaren Rapid tablets – your effective solution against body pain in a small, yet effective pill.
Its active ingredient diclofenac not only provides pain relief but reduces inflammation as one of its sources. With its anti-inflammatory effects, it offers fast and effective relief of back pain and muscle pain. The tablets are ready to start to relieve pain from 15 minutes after ...taking. Voltaren Rapid tablets can work against lower back pain, neck and shoulder muscle pain, rheumatic pain, and muscle pain to help set you in motion and back on track.
Voltaren Rapid tablets will help get you back to doing the things that put a smile on your face – and fast – to have you once again feeling the joy of movement.
Voltaren Rapid tablets are available in two strengths – 12.5 mg and 25 mg of the active ingredient diclofenac potassium.
Voltaren Rapid tablets deliver a dual benefit of relieving pain and reducing inflammation.
They are small in size, making them easy to swallow. You can relieve your pain both day and night, with a maximum of eight 25mg tablets in 24 hours; or six 12.5mg tablets, in 24 hours.
The tablets can start to work from 15 minutes after taking.
Voltaren Rapid tablets are absorbed quickly into your system, so that they are ready to start working on your pain from just 15 minutes.
What are Voltaren Rapid tablets used for
Voltaren Rapid tablets are used for the relief of body pain where inflammation may be an issue. This can include ailments like:
- Back pain
- Muscular and rheumatic pain
- Period pain
- Dental pain
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 tablets:
Adults and adolescents aged 14 years and over initially take two tablets. Another one or two tablets may be taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. No more than 6 tablets should be taken in any 24-hour period.
Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets:
Adults initially take two tablets. Another one to two tablets may be taken every 8 hours as necessary. No more than 8 tablets should be taken in any 24-hour period.
Adolescents 14 – 17 years: initially take one to two tablets then one tablet every 8 hours as necessary. No more than 8 tablets should be taken in any 24-hour period.
Voltaren Rapid 12.5 tablets contain diclofenac potassium 12.5 mg.
Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets contain diclofenac potassium 25 mg.
Do not use Voltaren Rapid 12.5:
- In children under 14 years
- If you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer or other stomach disorders
- If you have impaired kidney function, severe liver disease or heart failure
- If you are allergic to diclofenac, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines
- If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
- If foil seal over tablets is broken
- Until you read the enclosed leaflet carefully.
Ask a doctor before use if:
- You have asthma
- You are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
- You are trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if:
- You have liver or bowel problems
- You are taking other medicines containing diclofenac, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory medicines, or other medicines you are taking regularly.
Stop using and see your doctor immediately if: You experience an allergic reaction.
While using this product: Do not use for more than a few days at a time unless a doctor has told you to. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and liver damage. Contains lactose.
The information on the page relating to use during pregnancy was previously incomplete. The information above has been updated. Please always read the label and/or consult with your Healthcare Professional before using our products.
Do not use Voltaren Rapid 25:
- In children under 14 years
- If you have a stomach or intestinal ulcer or other stomach disorders
- If you have impaired kidney function, severe liver disease or heart failure
- If you are allergic to diclofenac, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines
- If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
- If foil seal over tablets is broken
- Until you read the enclosed leaflet carefully.
Ask a doctor before use if:
- You have asthma
- You are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
- You are trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if:
- You have liver or bowel problems
- You are taking other medicines containing diclofenac, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory medicines, or other medicines you ar taking regularly.
Stop using and see your doctor immediately if: You experience an allergic reaction.
While using this product: Do not use for more than 3 days at a time unless a doctor has told you to. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and liver damage. Contains sugars.
Health, wellness & your pain
Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltaren is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way to sleep, to what you eat, mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.
