Voltaren pain relief gels They work to relieve pain and reduce inflammation or swelling in the muscle and joints, freeing you to do the things you love. Can be applied for up to: 2 weeks for soft tissue injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises) or soft tissue rheumatism.
Voltaren contains an effective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine which is clinically proven to relieve arthritis joint pain. With 4-times-a-day use, you may start to feel relief within a few days. You should feel significant pain relief within 7 days of continuous use.
When will I feel better? Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules.
It works by pooling diclofenac on the surface of the skin, the medicine then penetrates the underlying tissues, targeting the inflamed tissues (e.g. around the joint to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and speed healing) to relieve pain, decrease swelling and support the healing process.
You should not use Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel if you are allergic to diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Flector, and others), or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
It can be applied directly to specific painful joints in the body. Voltaren gel works directly where you apply it with little absorption to the bloodstream.
How often can I use it? 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.
Naproxen (Aleve) is the most powerful anti-inflammatory pain reliever available without a prescription. It is especially effective for sprains, sunburns and arthritis and other conditions. Similar doses of Naproxen tend to last longer than other non-prescription pain relievers.
What is the strongest anti-inflammatory medication? Research shows diclofenac is the strongest and most effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine available.10 Diclofenec is sold under the prescription brand names Cambia, Cataflam, Zipsor, and Zorvolex.
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.
Downsides
Water retention, headache, constipation, and nausea. Stomach-related side effects such as indigestion, belching, heartburn, and bleeding. People of older age, taking other medicines that affect the stomach, or who drink more than 3 glasses of alcohol per day may be more at risk.
Summary. Anti-inflammatory gels are likely to provide pain relief for conditions that are close to the surface of the skin. Voltaren Osteo 12 Hourly Gel is likely to be the most effective due to it's high concentration of anti-inflammatory agent.
Uses: Deep Relief Anti-inflammatory Gel is effective for the relief of back of pain, rheumatic pain, muscular aches, pains and swellings such as strains, sprains and minor sports injuries.
Diclofenac is a more potent NSAID than ibuprofen. Taking diclofenac 2-3 times daily can effectively treat arthritis pain. To treat joint pain with ibuprofen, a higher dose such as a “prescription-strength dose” is usually needed.
While most other topicals heat or cool the surface of the skin to mask the pain, Voltaren goes further to treats the pain at its source by blocking the production of pain-signaling chemicals.
1. FATTY FISH. Fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna give you protein and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. These components reduce inflammation in the body.
Anti-inflammatory foods
green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards. nuts like almonds and walnuts. fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines. fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges.
Naproxen. Another anti-inflammatory drug, which works much like ibuprofen. Some studies show this may be a better choice than ibuprofen for people at risk for heart disease.
Paracetamol is thought to reduce the intensity of pain signals to the brain and reduce fever. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol has minimal effect in relieving inflammation.
Adults and children 6 years of age and older—One topical system applied to the most painful area 2 times a day. Children younger than 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Symptoms of overdose/swallowing may include: severe stomach pain, change in the amount of urine, slow/shallow breathing. Do not share this medication with others.
Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly has a higher concentration of inflammation-and-pain reducing active ingredient, NSAID diclofenac, than our Voltaren Emulgel. This means it provides all day joint pain* relief when you apply it twice daily; whilst still giving a dual benefit of relieving pain and reducing inflammation.