Voltarol Joint&Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel - 50g

Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. 

This medicine can be used to treat:
• muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries), relieving pain and helping recovery back to normal function;

• Tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), swelling around elbow or knee. Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is intended for use in adults and children aged 14 years and older.

Usage Instructions

How to apply Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel:

1. To remove the seal before first use, unscrew and remove the cap. Use the reverse side of the cap to insert, twist and remove the seal from the tube.

2. Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area, slowly rubbing into the skin. The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area; an amount ranging in size from a 1 penny to a 2 pence piece will usually be sufficient (2–4 g). 

You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in. Only use the smallest amount of this medicine needed to relieve your pain, but never use more than 8 g per day and 56 g in one week.

3. Unless the hands are the site being treated, wash your hands after rubbing in the gel, to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes.

This medicine is for use only on your skin.

Ingredients

The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium. Each gram of gel contains 23.2 mg of diclofenac diethylammonium.

The other ingredients are butylhydroxytoluene, carbomers, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, oleyl alcohol, propylene glycol, perfume eucalyptus sting and purified water.

Warnings

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.

• This medicine is only for use on your skin. Do not use it in the mouth. Do not swallow it. Wash your hands after use unless they are the area to be treated. 

Be careful not to get Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes well with clean water. See your doctor or pharmacist if any discomfort persists.

• 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.

• A brace or wrap commonly used for injuries like sprains can be used, but do not use the gel under airtight (plastic) bandages.

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9335.pdf