Voltaren pain relief gels
There are three products in the Voltaren gel range: Voltaren Emulgel, Voltaren Emulgel No Mess Applicator and Voltaren Osteo 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.
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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
You can use Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly for:
- 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!
How often can you use Voltaren gels?
How often you can use your Voltaren gel depends on which gel you have chosen in accordance with your needs. Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly has a higher concentration of the pain-relieving anti-inflammatory dicloflenac than Voltaren Emulgel, and can be applied once every 12 hours. It also has added permeation enhancer that means more pain relieving active ingredient penetrates the skin and allows it to reach deep into the point of pain. Voltaren Emulgel has a lower concentration of dicloflenac, and can be applied once every 4 hours.
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You should not use Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly to relieve the pain of mild osteoarthritis for more than three weeks unless otherwise recommended by your doctor. If the pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days, or if they get worse, tell your doctor. If you have a pre-existing condition or are taking other medication, always consult with your doctor to check if it is suitable for you to take products containing NSAIDs.
Always consult the leaflet that came in the box before using.
How to use Voltaren gel?
Here is how to use Voltaren gel. It’s easy.
| Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly with Easy Open Cap | Voltaren Emulgel with twist off cap | Voltaren Emulgel No Mess Applicator |
| Tamper evident tabs located on each side of the flip-top cap will break when the cap is opened for the first time. Before first use check if the tamper evident tabs are not broken. | Twist off the cap of your Voltaren Emulgel tube, the first time you use it break the tamper seal using the indent in the top of the cap. | The first time you use the tube you’ll have to break the tamper-evidence seal. To remove the seal before first use, remove the transparent protective cover and then unscrew the applicator. Use the star-shape groove located at the side of the applicator to remove the tamper evidence seal of the tube. Screw the applicator back on the tube before dispensing the gel. |
Just flip the cap lid. Use a finger, thumb, side of your hand or even edge of a table against the underside of the cap lid to open the flip-top cap. Easy peasy! |
Just twist off the cap. Then squeeze out the amount of gel you need. | To open, simply pull up the white part of the applicator and squeeze the gel through onto the pad to apply. |
How much Voltaren gel can I apply?
Voltaren gel delivers diclofenac, an effective anti-inflammatory, directly to the source of your pain. That’s why a little bit goes a long way. Apply between a cherry and walnut size amount, depending on the size of your affected area.
How long does Voltaren gel take to relieve pain?
It doesn’t take long for Voltaren to get to work. For neck pain relief, for instance, a study shows that Voltaren reduces the pain felt upon movement, after just one hour of application; and that it cuts pain in half within 24 hours.22
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.
