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What is Voltaren
DiclofenacThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDiclofenac is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage pain and inflammation. It works by inhibiting the enzymes that produce prostaglandins, which are substances involved in pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is usually prescribed as a first line treatment for acute and chronic pain and inflammation caused by a variety of conditions. It is often combined with misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers. Diclofenac was approved by the FDA in 1988 under the brand name Voltaren, and is produced by Novartis.
Voltarenis the brand name
Voltaren Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Voltaren
Diclofenac
1988
767
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Diclofenac, also called Voltaren, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses including Osteoarthritis (OA) and Pain .Osteoarthritis (OA)
Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol
Pain
Helps manage Pain
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin
Osteoarthritis
Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol
Stomach Ulcer
Used to treat develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers in combination with Misoprostol
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cataract Surgery
Postoperative Inflammatory Response
Chronic Pain
Helps manage Pain
Effectiveness
How Voltaren Affects PatientsDiclofenac helps to reduce pain and fever caused by inflammation. Unfortunately, taking this drug can also increase the risk of stomach ulcers because it reduces the amount of protective mucus in the stomach.
How Voltaren works in the bodyDiclofenac works by preventing the production of prostaglandins, molecules that play a role in pain and inflammation. This has a number of effects on both the periphery and centrally in the brain. In the periphery, diclofenac reduces pain sensitivity, stops white blood cells from flowing to sites of inflammation, and reduces the production of inflammatory molecules. In the brain, diclofenac reduces heat-generation, reducing the activity of neurons that trigger fever. All of these effects work together to reduce pain and inflammation.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Voltaren is contingent upon the determined condition, including Joint Pain, Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Osteoarthritis (OA). The dose fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Cream; Kit; Solution or Kit; Oil; Solution / drops) noted in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Fever
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Rheumatism
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Actinic Keratosis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Collagen Diseases
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Arthralgia
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Postoperative Inflammatory Response
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Inflammation
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
argon laser trabeculoplasty
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Photorefractive Keratectomy
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Acute Coryza
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Pain
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
perioperative miosis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Arthritis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Osteoarthritis
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Primary Dysmenorrhoea
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Oral cavity
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
strabismus surgery
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
radial keratotomy
100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Kit, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Aerosol, metered, Kit - Topical, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Sublingual, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system, Drug delivery system - Topical
Warnings
Voltaren has twenty-nine contraindications, so it should not be taken in combination with any of the circumstances outlined in the subsequent table.Voltaren ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Heart failure
Do Not Combine
Crohn's Disease
Do Not Combine
recent history of anal bleeding
Do Not Combine
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Do Not Combine
Gastritis
Do Not Combine
inflammatory lesions of the Rectum
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
active Gastrointestinal Perforation
Do Not Combine
Duodenal Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Do Not Combine
Severe Hepatic Impairment
Do Not Combine
Ulcerative Colitis
Do Not Combine
Liver Diseases
Do Not Combine
Stroke
Do Not Combine
Third trimester of pregnancy
Do Not Combine
Hematochezia
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Kidney Failure
Do Not Combine
Anus
Do Not Combine
Ulcer
Do Not Combine
damaged skin
Do Not Combine
Gastric ulcer
Do Not Combine
Peptic Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Hyperkalemia
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Diclofenac may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Voltaren Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Cyclophosphamide
Major
The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Erlotinib
Major
The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.
Voltaren Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Voltaren can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, and bleeding from the digestive tract. In rare cases, patients may experience high blood pressure, kidney damage or failure, difficulty breathing, or coma. Treatments for Voltaren overdose include inducing vomiting and activated charcoal, as long as the overdose occurred within the last 4 hours.
Voltaren Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Voltaren?
491 active clinical trials are being conducted to examine the potential of Voltaren in relieving Inflammation, argon laser trabeculoplasty and ameliorating Osteoarthritis of the Knee.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
95 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Rheumatoid Arthritis
54 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Chronic Pain
149 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Inflammation
69 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4
Dysmenorrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Pain
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Musculoskeletal System
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
corneal refractive surgery
0 Actively Recruiting
Postoperative Inflammatory Response
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Photophobia
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Postoperative Pain
17 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Pain
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Stomach Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
radial keratotomy
0 Actively Recruiting
Rheumatism
0 Actively Recruiting
Juvenile arthritis
12 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Joints
0 Actively Recruiting
Pericarditis
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
Voltaren Reviews: What are patients saying about Voltaren?
5Patient Review
1/24/2022 This was my first time using this medication, and I found it to be very effective in alleviating pain.
5Patient Review
1/24/2022 I was really pleased with how quickly this medication worked to relieve my pain.
4.7Patient Review
3/6/2022 Volteran is effective at treating my pain and stiffness in my knee.
4.7Patient Review
3/6/2022 Volteran has quickly alleviated the pain and stiffness in my knee after a few applications.
4.3Patient Review
7/28/2021 I've been using this for a few years now, as recommended by an orthopedic surgeon. It does a great job of quickly reducing my shoulder and knee pain from arthritis so that I can sleep. However, the effects don't last that long. Still, it's better than nothing until something else comes along.
Patient Q&A Section about voltaren
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Voltaren a painkiller or an anti-inflammatory?
"Voltaren products, which can be bought without a prescription, contain diclofenac. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation."
Answered by AI
Is Voltaren the same as ibuprofen?
"Voltaren is available by prescription only.
Are ibuprofen and Voltaren the same drug?
Ibuprofen and Voltaren are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Ibuprofen is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC), while Voltaren is only available by prescription. Brand names for ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin."
Answered by AI
Is Voltaren a strong painkiller?
"Voltaren is a stronger medication than NSAIDs like ibuprofen, but not as strong as opioid medications like codeine and morphine. Voltaren can cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, and dizziness."
Answered by AI
What is Voltaren good for?
"Voltaren Emulgel can be used to relieve pain and inflammation due to sprains, strains, sports injuries, and soft tissue rheumatism."
Answered by AI