Can you use Voltaren Gel on your hips?

Voltaren gel is approved for use on arm and leg joints only. It has not been studied for use in the hips or spine. You should not use Voltaren gel to treat muscle pain in other areas of the body, such as the lower back.

What is the strongest diclofenac gel?

Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength 2.32% w/w is indicated for the relief of pain associated with recent (acute), localized muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries (e.g., sprain of ankle, strain of shoulder or back muscles).

Where should you not use Voltaren Gel?

Avoid getting Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel near your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water. Call your doctor if you have eye irritation that lasts longer than 1 hour.

Can I use Voltaren Gel on my child?

Voltaren Emulgel® Extra Strength is not intended for use in children under the age of 18. Do not apply to cuts or open wounds or to skin that has a rash or eczema. Discontinue the treatment if a skin rash develops after applying the product.

Does Voltaren work for muscle pain?

Voltaren Emulgel is used to treat pain and inflammation of muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments, due to sprains and strains, sports injuries (eg. tennis elbow) and soft tissue rheumatism (eg. bursitis; tendinitis).

Is Fenbid gel good for arthritis?

For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with backache, mild to moderate arthritic conditions, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, sports injuries and neuralgia.

How long does it take for diclofenac gel to work?

If you’re using diclofenac gel, plasters or patches on your skin, it usually takes 1 to 2 days to work. For arthritis, you may need to use the gel for up to 7 days on the painful joint to feel the full effect.

Can Voltaren Gel damage kidneys?

A gel form of the prescription NSAID diclofenac (Voltaren Gel) is one option. Only a very small amount of the drug gets into the bloodstream, so it may be safe for your kidneys.

Can a teenager use Voltaren?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Flector, and others), or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID. Diclofenac topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

What is bad about Voltaren?

World’s Most Popular Painkiller Raises Heart Attack Risk : Shots – Health News Diclofenac — sold under the brand names Voltaren, Cambia, Cataflam and Zipsor — raises the risk of a heart attack by about 40 percent.

What is the difference between Voltaren Gel and Voltaren emulgel?

Voltaren gel There are two formulations of Voltaren that can be applied to the skin, each of which offers its own range of benefits. Voltaren Emulgel contains 1.16% of diclofenac diethylammonium in a gel form. It is suitable for 3-4 applications a day for short-term pain relief, or for longer periods up to 2 weeks.