Description
Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel, 50g
What Voltaren Emulgel is and what it is used for?
Voltaren Emulgel 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 skin and used, among other things, to relieve pain caused by inflammation or swelling in painful conditions affecting joints and muscles.
Diclofenac diethylammonium, the active ingredient of Voltaren Emugel, works to provide targeted all day relief at the source of pain, by the gel being retained at the source of pain.
Voltaren Emulgel Pain relief gel is unlike tablets which travel through the stomach, the gel penetrates deeply into the skin towards the joint, providing targeted relief at the site of the pain caused by overuse during physical activity such as exercise, walking or general activity.
Voltaren Emulgel can be used to treat:
• Muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache, sports injuries)
• Tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow)
• Osteoarthritis.
When you need relief from your pain, Voltarol Emulgel is the answer. It can provide concentrated all day long lasting effects which targets both inflammation and intense local tenderness at its source by applying this two times daily (morning and evening). The gel combines cooling sensation with soothing properties while providing continuous medicinal benefit in just one application!
Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel?
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should not use Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel without speaking to a doctor or Asset Pharmacy pharmacist
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What is the price of Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel in Nigeria
The price of Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel is N
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You can Buy Voltaren Emulgel 1% Gel at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria\’s Largest Online Pharmacy
Brand
Voltaren
Voltaren
The active ingredient in
Voltaren products is
diclofenac. This powerful NSAID blocks pain-signaling chemicals and relieves inflammation, making it a great option for treating sore muscles or arthritis symptoms without the side effects of other medications like ibuprofen that can damage your stomach lining over time.
The Voltaren range includes oral (tablet and liquid capsules), topical (applied to the skin) treatments, eye drops and injection.
Who makes Voltaren?
Voltaren is manufactured by:
How to Use
How to use Voltaren Emugel
• Always use Voltarol Emulgel exactly as your doctor has told you.
• The gel is only for use on your skin. Do not use it in your mouth. Inform your doctor immediately in case of accidental swallowing.
• Do not put Voltarol Emulgel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes well with clean water.
See your doctor or pharmacist if any discomfort persists.
Adults
1. Take the tube out of the carton:
a. For the aluminium tube: Before first use, pierce the sealing membrane of the tube with the spiked top of the cap. Do not use if seal is broken
b. For the laminated tube: Unscrew and remove cap. When using for the first time, reverse the cap, engage with the nozzle, twist and remove the seal from the tube. Do not use if seal is broken.
2. Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area 3 to 4 times a day, slowly rubbing into the skin
The amount needed will vary depending on 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. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
3. Do not rub the gel into cuts, open wounds or any other area where the skin is abnormal. After rubbing the gel into the skin, do not cover with
bandages or sticking plaster.
4. Be careful not to get the gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.
5. Wash your hands after rubbing in Voltaren Emulgel, unless your hands are the site being treated. Replace the cap.
6. Allow at least four hours between applications of the gel. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24 hour period.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
Do not use Voltarol Emulgel for more than:
• 2 weeks for muscle and joints injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises) or tendonitis.
• If you are using the gel for arthritis, your doctor may wish to review your treatment regularly.
If symptoms do not improve within this time, or they get worse, consult 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.
Product Details
Product Information of Voltaren Emugel
What you need to know before you use Voltaren Emulgel
DO NOT use Voltaren Emulgel if you:
• are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy (see also pregnancy and breast-feeding section)
• have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients in the product (see Section 6 ‘What Voltaren Emulgel contains’).
• have ever had an allergic reaction to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as aspirin (acetylsalicylic
acid) or ibuprofen.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include: asthma, wheezing or shortness of breath; skin rash or hives; swelling of the face or tongue; runny nose.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age.
Take special care with Voltarol Emulgel
• 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.
• 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.
• Be careful when sunbathing or using sun lamps as your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight.
• If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer
(or a history of), tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the gel.
• Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product
burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines,
including those obtained without a 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
taking this medicine.
Voltarol Emulgel must not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery.
Voltaren Emulgel 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.
Voltaren Emulgel should only be used under medical advice during breast-feeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts. However, Voltaren Emulgel 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.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Voltaren Emugel
Like all medicines, Voltaren Emulgel 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 Voltarol Emulgel and tell a doctor or pharmacist immediately:
Skin rash with blisters; hives (may affect between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 people).
Wheezing, shortness of breath or feeling of tightness in the chest (asthma) (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people).
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people).
Other side effects which may occur are usually mild, passing and harmless (if you are concerned, tell a doctor or pharmacist).
Common side effects (may affect between 1 and 10 in every 100 people)
Skin rash, itching, reddening or smarting of the skin
Very rare side effects (may affect less than 1 in every 10,000 people)
The skin may be more sensitive to the sun.
Possible signs are sunburn with itching, swelling and blistering.
Some side effects have unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available information): local application site irritation, peeling of the skin and skin discolouration.
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 the package leaflet
Ingredients
Product Ingredients Of Voltaren Emugel
What Voltaren Emulgel contains
The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium (1.16%) equivalent to 1 g of
diclofenac sodium in each 100 g of gel
The other ingredients are diethylamine, carbomers, macrogol cetostearyl ether, cocoyl caprylocaprate, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, liquid paraffin, perfume creme 45 (contains benzyl benzoate), purified water (see end of Section 2 ‘Important information about some of the ingredients of Voltarol Emulgel’ for propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate).
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
Shipping to Lagos cost starts from N1850 Next day delivery
Shipping to Rest Of Nigeria – 2-3 days cost starts from N2000
Shipping to Rest of Africa – 5-7 working days Cost starts from N12000
Shipping to Europe 7 – 14 working days Cost srats from N18000
Shipping to Rest of the world – 7 – 14 days Cost starts from N18000
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