Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision may occur
Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision may occur
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Diclofenac topical patch and topical system is used to treat acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions (bruises)
Voltaren gel’s active ingredient is diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
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Used to treat mild to moderate pain from arthritis and other conditions, it is not a controlled substance or narcotic
But not all OTC products are the same as their prescription versions
Diclofenac is an NSAID with many available dosage forms including immediate-release oral dosage forms, delayed-release oral dosage forms, topical gels, topical solutions, topical patches, and injections
Voltaren was recently granted FDA approval for nonprescription use
The amount of diclofenac that is absorbed into the body from Voltaren Gel ranges from 6 to 20 percent of the usual oral dose of this arthritis medicine
It is also not effective for treatment of strains, sprains, bruises, or sports injuries
Diclofenac is a pain reliever in the drug class NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Containing diclofenac sodium, this topical Diclofenac is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works well to treat pain and swelling in certain conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual cramps
Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition
Voltaren ® Arthritis Pain is the first Rx-strength OTC topical NSAID gel, giving patients broadened access to osteoarthritis pain relief
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Ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (arthritis in children) Diclofenac takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it as tablets or capsules