Diclofenac 2.32% gel

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Diclofenac diethylammonium

Available from:

DE Pharmaceuticals

ATC code:

M02AA15

INN (International Name):

Diclofenac diethylammonium

Dosage:

23.2mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous gel

Administration route:

Transdermal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 10030200

Patient Information leaflet

VOLTAROL
® 12 HOUR EMULGEL
® P
2.32% GEL
(diclofenac diethylammonium)
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
Always use Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P 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.
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This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still
need to
use Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P carefully to get the best results from
it.
Note that this leaflet is revised on a regular basis with the latest
information
on your medicine. Please refer to the date at the end of the leaflet.
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Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
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You must contact a doctor if your sign of illness worsen or do not
improve
after 7 days.
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If you get any side effects which worry you (even side effects not
listed in
this leaflet), talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is available using the above name but will be referred
to as
Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P throughout the following.
IN THIS LEAFLET
1. What Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know about Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P
3. How to use Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P
6. What is in the pack and further information
1. WHAT VOLTAROL 12 HOUR EMULGEL P IS AND WHAT IT IS USED
FOR
Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P 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.
Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P is used to relieve pain and reduce
inflammation
and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints
and
muscles. Voltarol 12 Hour Emulgel P can be used to treat:
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muscle and joint injuries (e.g. sprains, strains, bruises, backache,
sports
injuries), relieving pain and helping recovery back to