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Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel

SKU : OTCVOLTPAIN-CH PIP-Code : 3105194 EAN : OTCVOLTPAIN
Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel provides targeted pain and inflammation relief for back, neck and joint muscles and can be used to treat sprains, strains, bruises, backache, tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) and minor sports injuries.
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Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel

Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel provides targeted pain and inflammation relief for back, neck and joint muscles and can be used to treat sprains, strains, bruises, backache, tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) and minor sports injuries related to tendons and ligaments. 

Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel contains the active ingredient diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that targets pain at its source and works by blocking production of some of the body's chemicals that cause swelling (inflammation), pain and tenderness. Diclofenac has been used as a pain reliever for 30 years in the UK and the Emulgel technology helps it to penetrate deeply into the skin to enhance delivery and provides the benefits of both a moisturising cream and a cooling gel.

Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel is available in 30g, 50g, and 100g standard tubes and a 100g tube with a no mess applicator. It is non-greasy, with no strong odour.

Directions

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults and adolescents 14 years and over:
  • Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area 3 to 4 times a day, slowly rubbing into the skin. The amount needed will vary depending on the size of the painful or swollen area; an amount ranging in size from a 1 penny to a 2 pence piece will usually be sufficient. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
  • Allow at least 4 hours between applications of the gel. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24 hour period.
  • Do not rub the gel into cuts, open wounds or any other area where the skin is abnormal. After rubbing the gel into the skin, do not cover with bandages or sticking plaster.
  • Be careful not to get the gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.
  • Wash your hands after rubbing in Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel, unless your hands are the site being treated. 
Do not use Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel for more than  7 days unless longer treatment is recommended by a doctor. If the pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days, or worsen, speak to your doctor. If symptoms do not improve
within this time, or they get worse, consult your doctor.

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredient: Diclofenac diethylammonium 1.16% (equivalent to 1g of diclofenac sodium in each 100g of gel).
  • Other Ingredients: Carbomers, cetomacrogol, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, liquid paraffin, perfume (contains benzyl benzoate) and purified water.

Cautions

  • This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
  • Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel contains propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate, which may cause mild localised skin irritation in some people.
  • The gel is for external use only. Do not use it in your mouth. Inform your doctor immediately in case of accidental swallowing.
  • Do not put Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes well with clean water. See your doctor or pharmacist if any discomfort persists.
  • Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
  • Do not use Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel if you are already taking diclofenac tablets or other NSAID pain/inflammation tablets (e.g. aspirin or ibuprofen).
  • 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 taking this medicine. Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% 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 Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% 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 Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel should only be used under medical advice during breastfeeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel 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.
Do not use Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel if you:
  • Have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product.
  • Have ever had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid) or ibuprofen. 
  • Are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy.
  • Are using any other medicine containing diclofenac or are taking oral NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Take special care with Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% 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.
  • Be careful when sunbathing or using sun lamps as your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight.
  • 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.

Patient Information

Always read the product information. Click on the link below to view the Patient Information Leaflet. Requires Adobe Reader – if you cannot open the file, please
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Patient Information Leaflet

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