Active ingredient
- diclofenac diethylammonium
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Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Voltarol
Max Strength Pain Relief
2.32% Gel
Diclofenac diethylammonium
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
Always use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel 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.
In this leaflet
1. What Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know about Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
3. How to use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel.
6. What is in the pack and further information
1. What Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is and what it is used for
Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel 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.
This medicine is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles. Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel can be used to treat:
This medicine is intended for use in adults and children aged 14 years and older.
2. What you need to know about Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel:
Do not use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel if you:
If any of these apply to you, do not use this medicine.
Take special care with Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
Taking other medicines with Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, or want to start taking any other medicines, including those obtained without a medical 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 using this medicine.
Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel must not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery. This medicine 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 Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, this medicine should not be applied on the breasts of nursing mothers nor elsewhere on large areas of skin or for a prolonged period of time. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Effects of other ingredients
Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel contains:
3. How to use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
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.
How much Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel to use
For adults and adolescents 14 years and over.
Apply the gel 2 times a day (preferably morning and evening) on the painful area.
How to apply Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
Do not use if tamper evidence seals are broken.
1. a) For the flip-top lid cap:
Use a finger, thumb, side of your hand or even edge of a table against the underside of the cap lid to open the flip-top cap easily.
b) For the screw cap:
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 (2-4g). 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 8g per day and 56g in one week.
3. After use, if needed, remove remaining amount of the gel from the flip-top cap with cotton towel or absorbent paper until visually clean and dry. Close the flip-top cap, until you hear a ‘click’ sound. Hold the tube upright when opening or closing the flip-top cap to avoid possible leaking of the gel.
4. 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 (see Section 2).
Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is for use only on your skin.
How long to use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel for
Do not use this medicine for more than 14 days unless longer treatment is recommended by a doctor.
If the pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days, or if they get worse, tell 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.
If you use more Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel than you should
If you forget to use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
If you miss your application of this medicine at the correct time, apply it when you remember and then carry on as normal.
Do not apply a double quantity to make up for the forgotten application. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% 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 this medicine and tell a doctor or pharmacist immediately:
Other side effects which may occur are usually mild, passing and harmless (if you are concerned, tell a doctor or pharmacist).
Common side effects
(likely to affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 patients)
Very rare side effects
(likely to affect less than 1 in every 10,000 patients)
Some side effects have unknown frequency
(cannot be estimated from available information):
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 or search for ‘MHRA Yellow Card’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel
6. What is in the pack and further information
What this medicine contains
The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium. Each gram of gel contains 23.2mg 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 (see end of Section 2 for further information).
What Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel looks like and contents of the pack
This medicine is a white to practically white, cooling, non-greasy, non-staining cream-like gel.
The product comes in packs of 30g, 50g and 100g.
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This leaflet was last revised in October 2021.
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