Where should you not put Voltaren?

Apply the medicine very carefully to clean, dry skin, and avoid getting any in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not apply this medicine to areas with broken skin or open wounds, infection, or severely peeling skin. Apply enough medicine each time to cover the entire affected area.

Where should you not use Voltaren cream?

Gently rub Voltaren into the skin using your hand. You should apply it 4 times a day for best results. Only apply to clean, dry skin that doesn't have any cuts, open wounds, infections, or rashes. Do not apply in the same area as any other medicine or products applied to the skin.

Why is Voltaren not for use on shoulders?

It's a potent medication that is very effective for many people and is often used for arthritis pain. For superficial joints – like hands, wrists and even knees – it can be very effective. However, the joints of the cervical spine in the neck, and most of the shoulder joint, are deeper than the Voltaren can penetrate.

Why can't you put Voltaren on your back?

It reduces inflammation and pain. Voltaren gel is approved for use on arm and leg joints only. It has not been studied for use in the hips or spine. You should not use Voltaren gel to treat muscle pain in other areas of the body, such as the lower back.

Does Voltaren gel get into the bloodstream?

Voltaren gel works directly where you apply it with little absorption to the bloodstream. This makes it a safer alternative to oral diclofenac for older adults and people with stomach problems. Voltaren gel shouldn't be used for pain from sprains, strains, or sports injuries.

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Can I use Voltaren on my shoulder and neck?

Voltaren Emulgel helps with the relief of localized traumatic inflammation and pain such as shoulder pain.

Can Voltaren be used on the neck and back?

Voltaren gel is often suggested for joint pain in the hands, fingertips, knees, hips, and spine (neck and lower back), while Pennsaid is often suggested for knee pain. Topical diclofenac largely carries the same side effects as oral NSAIDs.

Is biofreeze the same as Voltaren?

Biofreeze contains menthol, and like other menthol-containing products, it alleviates pain via counter-irritation, specifically cooling the surface of the skin. Voltaren instead treats pain by temporarily blocking the production of pain-signaling chemicals called prostaglandins.

Can I use Voltaren on my lower back pain?

Voltaren Emulgel helps with the relief of localized traumatic inflammation and pain such as back pain. Back pain, especially lower back pain, is one of the most common causes of body pain.

Is Voltaren for muscle or joint pain?

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It targets local pain relief and swelling (inflammation) in the back & muscle. In addition, the gel relieves pain in joints, sprains, strains and as well as minor sports injuries.

Is Voltaren gel for muscle or joint pain?

An alternative to pills, Voltaren gel is a topical analgesic that targets pain directly at the source to deliver nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine for powerful arthritis pain relief. Voltaren is clinically proven to relieve joint pain, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility.

Does Voltaren reduce inflammation or just pain?

Like other NSAIDs, Voltaren (diclofenac) works by reducing inflammation in the body. When taken in oral form, it's used to treat pain related to such forms of arthritis as osteoarthrtis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. The oral version of this drug is still available only by prescription.

Can you use Voltaren anywhere on your body?

Do not apply this medicine anywhere on your body other than where your doctor tells you. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying the solution.

Does Voltaren Gel raise blood pressure?

NSAIDs, including Voltaren Gel, can lead to high blood pressure or worsening of high blood pressure, which may add to the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. There is a potential for elevation in liver function tests during treatment with diclofenac containing products.

Is Tiger Balm similar to Voltaren?

The Voltaren gel is an NSAID-based topical treatment that is used to treat inflammation in the joint and provide relief from the associated symptoms. On the other hand, the Tiger Balm contains active ingredients like Camphor and Menthol, which provides a cooling effect to the affected area and helps relieve the pain.

Is Salonpas same as Voltaren?

Salonpas Arthritis Pain Relief Gel has the same active ingredient, diclofenac sodium 1% gel, that became available OTC for the first time in the US in 2020 with GSK's Voltaren Arthritis Pain formulation.

What is a substitute for Voltaren Gel?

Voltaren gel's active ingredient is diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps lower inflammation (swelling) around the area where you apply it. Aspercreme and Volteran gel are both available as brand-name medications. But you can also find them as lower-cost generics.

How long does Voltaren take to reduce inflammation?

Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules. Suppositories take a few hours to work.

How long does Voltaren take to work?

Voltaren Rapid tablets are absorbed quickly into your system, so that they are ready to start working on your pain from just 15 minutes.

How do you apply Voltaren gel to your back?

Gently rub or massage 2 to 4g of gel into the skin around painful or swollen (inflamed) area to treat an area of about 400-800 cm². The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for back, muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. The gel is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.

Is Voltaren good for muscle and nerve pain?

It relieves pain to help you get moving again. Voltaren Emulgel can be used for the relief of body pain, inflammation and swelling in: Soft-tissue injuries: trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, due to sprains, strains, bruises and backache (e.g. in sports injuries);

How many times a day can you apply Voltaren?

For osteoarthritis of the knees, ankles, or feet using Voltaren® 1% gel: Adults—Apply 4 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times a day (a total of 16 g each day). However, the total dose should not exceed 32 g per day over all affected joints. Use the enclosed dosing card to measure the appropriate dose.

Can you take Tylenol when using Voltaren gel?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Tylenol and Voltaren.

Does Voltaren gel affect the heart?

This medicine may increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This is more likely in people who already have heart disease or in people who use this medicine for a long time. This medicine may cause bleeding in your stomach or bowels. These problems can happen without warning signs.