Product Use
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:
• 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.
This medicine is intended for use in adults and children aged 14 years and older.
Instructions
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. Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32%
Gel is for use only on your skin.
Cautions
Do not use Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel if you:
• are allergic (hypersensitive) to diclofenac or other medicines used to treat pain, fever or
inflammation, such as ibuprofen or aspirin (a substance also used to prevent blood clotting), or any
of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
wheezing or shortness of breath (asthma); skin rash with blisters or hives; swelling of the face or
tongue; runny nose.
• have severe joint pain of recent onset that is not related to an injury or period of overuse.
• feel ill, have a temperature or any other symptoms that accompany the pain.
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
If any of these apply to you, do not use this medicine.
Ingredients
The active substance is diclofenac diethylammonium. Each gram of gel contains 23.2mg of diclofenac
diethylammonium.
The other ingredients (excipients) are butylhydroxytoluene, carbomers, cocoyl caprylocaprate,
diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, oleyl alcohol, propylene
glycol, perfume eucalyptus sting and purified water
