Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief is a gel that contains the active substance diclofenac, which helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. If you are suffering from painful conditions affecting your joints and muscles, Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief may be the perfect solution for you.
Suffering from joint pain? Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel is specially formulated for rubbing into the skin and is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. It contains the active substance diclofenac which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
It is specially formulated for rubbing into the skin and is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in painful conditions in osteoarthritis joints.
What is Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel used for?
Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel is clinically proven to relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis.
Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel can be used to treat:
• muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries)
• tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow)
• mild arthritis (symptoms of mild arthritis include joint pain at rest, joint pain on movement, joint swelling or stiffness (after sleep or long rest)).
It works differently from heat or cooling rubs, which contain ingredients that stimulate nerves in the skin, to provide a sensation of heating or cooling.
Benefits of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel
The gel provides effective relief from Osteoarthritic joint and muscle pain, strains, and bruises.
Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel is non-greasy, with no strong odour.
Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, suspect you are pregnant or breast-feeding
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What is the price of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief?
The price of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief is £6.59
Where can you buy Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief?
Can you buy Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Over the counter?
Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief is available to buy over the counter. You do not need a prescription to buy Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief but you might be asked some questions about your medical health when you add it to your basket.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults and children 14 years and over:
Before using for the first time, open as follows:
aluminium tube: Unscrew cap and pierce the aluminium seal with the spiked top of the cap. Do not use if seal is broken.
laminated tube: Unscrew cap and remove. Reverse the cap, engage with the nozzle, twist and remove the plastic seal from the tube. Do not use if seal is broken.
dispenser: Remove the lid from the top of the dispenser.
How to apply:
Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube or press firmly and evenly on the nozzle of the dispenser and apply to the painful or swollen area, slowly rubbing into the skin.
When and how much to use:
Apply 3 to 4 times a day. Allow at least 4 hours between applications of the gel. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24 hour period.
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 (2 to 4g) will usually be sufficient.
You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
Only use the smallest amount of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel needed to relieve your pain but never use more than 16g per day and 112g in one week.
How and where to use:
You can apply the gel to a maximum of 2 joints (such as your knees or elbows). If you need to apply it to more than 2 joints, consult your doctor.
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.
Use this medicine only on your skin. Do not use it in your mouth.
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 Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel, unless your hands are the site being treated.
For how long should you use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel?
Do not use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel for more than:
14 days unless longer treatment is recommended by a doctor.
For arthritis pain, you may need to apply the gel for up to 7 days (to allow its effect to build up on the joint) before you notice an improvement in your pain.
If the pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days, or worsen, speak to your doctor.
In children aged 14 years and over, if this product is required for more than 7 days for pain relief or if the symptoms worsen the patient/parents of the adolescent is/are advised to consult a doctor.
Children under 14 years:
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
Before you use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel
DO NOT use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel if you:
have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product (see Section 6 ‘What Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel contains’).
have ever had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include: asthma, wheezing or shortness of breath; skin rash or hives; swelling of the face or tongue; runny nose.
have severe joint pain of recent onset that is not related to an injury or period of overuse.
feel ill, have a temperature or any other symptoms that accompany the pain.
are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy (see also pregnancy and breast-feeding section).
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
Take special care with Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint 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.
Due to an increased possibility of side effects, take care if you are using any other medicine containing diclofenac or painkillers known as NSAIDs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
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.
Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
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 Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel must not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it could harm your unborn child. Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint 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 Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint 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.
Driving and using machines
Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel, when used as directed, is not expected to have any effect on your ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel
The gel formulation contains propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate, which may cause mild localised skin irritation in some people.
Ingredients
What Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel contains
The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium (1.16%) equivalent to 1g of diclofenac sodium in each 100g of gel.
The other ingredients are diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, perfume (containing benzyl benzoate), carbomers, cetomacrogol, cocoyl caprylocaprate, purified water (see end of Section 2 ‘Important information about some of the ingredients of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel’ for propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate).
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some rare and very rare side effects might be serious
If you experience any of the following signs of allergy, STOP using Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel and tell a doctor or pharmacist immediately:
Skin rash with blisters; hives (may affect between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 people).
Wheezing, shortness of breath or feeling of tightness in the chest (asthma) (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people).
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people).
Other side effects which may occur are usually mild, passing and harmless (if you are concerned, tell a doctor or pharmacist).
Common side effects (may affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 people)
Skin rash, itching, reddening or smarting of the skin
Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people)
The skin may be more sensitive to the sun. Possible signs are sunburn with itching, swelling and blistering.
Some side effects have unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available information): local application site irritation, peeling of the skin and skin discolouration.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to Store
How to Store
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 30 °C. The dispenser is a pressurised container, protect from direct sunlight and do not pierce or burn even when empty.
Do not use Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel after the expiry date stated on the carton and tube, or dispenser.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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