Instructions for Voltaren Emulgel (diclofenac)
Release Form
gel d/w approx. 1%: tubes 50 g, 100 g, 150 g or 75 g with applicator cover
Description
The gel for external use is 2% uniform, creamy, from white to white with a yellowish tint of color
ATX codes
M02AA15 Diclofenac
Clinical and pharmacological groups / Group affiliation
NSAIDs for external use
Active ingredient
sodium diclofenac
Pharmacotherapeutic group
NSAIDs
Retention conditions
The drug should be kept out of reach of children at temperatures not exceeding 30° C.
Expiration date
Shelf life is 3 years.
Pharmacological effect Voltaren Emulgel
NSAIDs for external use. Diclofenac has a strong ability to relieve pain and inflammation, as well as lower the temperature. By indiscriminately blocking COX-1 and COX-2, it interferes with the metabolism of arachidonic acid. Voltaren® Emulgel® is used to eliminate pain and inflammatory processes in joints, muscles and ligaments resulting from injuries or rheumatic diseases, helping to reduce pain and swelling associated with inflammation, and increasing joint mobility.
Due to its water-alcohol composition, Voltaren® Emulgel® has a cooling and soothing effect.
Testimony Voltaren Emulgel
Back pain in inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the spine (radiculitis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica);
Pain in joints (including fingers and knees) in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Muscle pain (resulting from sprains, strains, bruises, and injuries)
Inflammatory condition and swelling of soft tissues and joints in injuries and rheumatic diseases (tenosynovitis, bursitis, periarticular tissue lesions, carpal tunnel syndrome).
Method of use, course and dosage
The drug is applied externally. Gel for external use 1%
For adults and children over 12 years old, the preparation is applied to the skin three to four times/day and rubbed slightly. The amount of drug needed depends on the size of the painful area. A single dose of the preparation - two - four g (which is comparable in volume to the size of the cherry or walnut).
- Nosology Voltaren Emulgel (ICD codes)
- G56.0
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- M05
- Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
- M15
- Polyarthrosis
- M25.5
- Pain joint
- M42
- Osteochondrosis of spine
- M47
- Spondylosis
- M54.1
- Radiculopathy
- M54.3
- Ischias
- M54.4
- Lumbago with sciatica
- M65
- Synovitis and tenosynovitis
- M70
- Soft tissue diseases related to stress, strain, and pressure
- M71
- Other bursopathies
- M75.0
- Adhesive capsulitis of upper arm
- M79.1
- Myalgia
- T14.0
- Superficial injury to unspecified body area (including abrasion, bruise, contusion, hematoma, and nonvenomous insect bite)
- T14.3
- Dislocation, sprain, and straining of capsule ligament system of joint of unspecified body region
Special instructions
Voltarene Emulgel is designed to apply to intact and uncontaminated skin, avoiding contact with open wounds and injuries. Airtight occlusive dressings are not recommended after use, but nonocclusive dressings can be used. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and mouth.
Side effects similar to those seen with systemic forms of diclofenac may occur with prolonged use or high doses.
