Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% penetrates deep into your muscles or joints with a triple effect that eases pain, reduces inflammation, and speeds recovery. So you can get back on your feet again with a smile, all without taking a pill.

Do you have pain, tenderness or swelling associated with inflammation or injury? Rub Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% on your point of pain for targeted pain relief. That way you can get back to being to your smiling, joyful self.

Learn How Triple Effect Voltaren Emulgel Can Help You Relieve Pain

Don’t let aches and pains stop you from enjoying life to the fullest. Find out how Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% strength targets a frequent cause of pain, inflammation, to get you moving freely again. It has a triple effect that relieves pain, reduces inflammation and speeds recovery. That’s all clinically proven!

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% has been available without prescription for years and is a household staple in many home medicine cabinets, first-aid kits and gym bags. What makes this gel so special is that it not only relieves pain, it also reduces inflammation and speeds recovery targeted to where you apply it! All geared to getting you moving again.

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% product information

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is a medicated treatment containing a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug, or NSAID, in the form of an emulsion gel. The active ingredient (diclofenac) penetrates the skin to provide relief for pain, inflammation and swelling.

It works differently from heat or cooling rubs, which contain ingredients that stimulate nerves in the skin to provide a sensation of heating or cooling. Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% instead allows a powerful anti-inflammatory (diclofenac) to penetrate the skin deep down in order to relieve pain and reduce inflammation where you need it.

Are you ready for the best part? Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is non-greasy and doesn’t have a strong odour. This way, you can relieve your pain without much hassle. No one needs to see, or smell, how you are managing your pain, letting you be in the moment with whatever activity it is you love doing.

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is also an effective pain relief solution^* with a proven safety profile. Because it is applied directly to the point of pain, it minimizes your risk of an upset stomach.

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What is Emulgel anyway?

Emulgel is a technology developed for the Voltaren Emulgel formulations. It is an emulsion that is able to penetrate deep into the skin and joint tissue to bring the active ingredient to the point of pain. In addition, Emulgel technology uses a unique combination of a gel and cream that provides a cooling and soothing effect when applied to the skin.

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is available in smaller sizes (20 g, 50 g tubes) if you need to carry it around, or the larger size 100 g tube in case you have re-occurring pains or strains.

How does Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% with Triple Effect work

Unlike products such as heat patches and cooling gels that work by only cooling or heating the skin, Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called diclofenac which targets pain at its source.

Emulgel technology helps the gel to penetrate deeply into the skin to enhance delivery of diclofenac to the point of pain. Applying the Emulgel as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet lets the active ingredient, diclofenac, penetrate the skin and accumulate in reservoirs that then target the source of inflammation and pain over time. Diclofenac works by blocking the body’s production of some of the chemicals that cause you to feel pain, when you are experiencing tenderness and swelling.

And because it goes directly to the point of pain instead of going through the stomach and around your body, Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is an effective anti-inflammatory that is welltolerated.

What is Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% used for

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% brings targeted and localised relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation in muscles, for example the ones in the back or the neck. It relieves pain to help you get moving again. Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% can also be used for relief of mild arthritis in the knee and fingers.

Voltaren Emulgel can be used for the relief of body pain, inflammation and swelling in:

Soft-tissue injuries: trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, due to sprains, strains, bruises and backache (e.g. in sports injuries);
Localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism: tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), bursitis, shoulder-hand syndrome and periarthropathy;

For complete information about uses read the leaflet included in the product box.

How to use Voltaren Emulgel 1.16%
We believe that pain relief should be simple and easy to use. That’s why using Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% couldn’t be easier.

Twist off the cap of your Voltaren Emulgel tube, the first time you use it break the tamper seal using the indent in the top of the cap.

Squeeze out the amount of Emulgel you need. The amount of emulgel needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area. An amount ranging in size from a cherry to a walnut will usually be sufficient.

Gently rub the Emulgel into your skin where you have pain or swelling.

Once applied, wipe your hands with an absorbent tissue, and throw the tissue in the bin, before washing your hands. (Unless the site of pain is your hands of course!) It’s also important you wait for the Emulgel to dry before showering or bathing

Apply 3 to 4 times a day. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24-hour period.

Experience pain relief and get back to doing the things you love.

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% should not be used for more than 14 days for soft-tissue injuries or soft tissue rheumatism, unless recommended by a doctor. Consult your doctor if pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days. Voltaren Emulgel is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Always read the label before use.
Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% Ingredients

Voltaren Emulgel ingredients are formulated to restore the joy of movement so you can live life to the fullest. Voltaren Emulgel contains 11.6mg/g of active ingredient diclofenac diethylamine, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).
Side effects

Side effects: Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Side effects may include skin rash with or without blisters; hives, wheezing, shortness of breath or feeling of tightness in the chest (asthma); swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat; itching or reddening of the skin; and the skin may be more sensitive to the sunlight
Precautions

As with any drug, never exceed the recommended dose. We want to make sure that you are getting the best from Voltaren. Read through the precautions to make sure that Voltaren Emulgel is right for you before use.

We believe that pain relief should be simple and easy to use. That’s why using Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% couldn’t be easier.

Twist off the cap of your Voltaren Emulgel tube, the first time you use it break the tamper seal using the indent in the top of the cap.
Squeeze out the amount of Emulgel you need. The amount of emulgel needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area. An amount ranging in size from a cherry to a walnut will usually be sufficient.
Gently rub the Emulgel into your skin where you have pain or swelling.
Once applied, wipe your hands with an absorbent tissue, and throw the tissue in the bin, before washing your hands. (Unless the site of pain is your hands of course!) It’s also important you wait for the Emulgel to dry before showering or bathing
Apply 3 to 4 times a day. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24-hour period.
Experience pain relief and get back to doing the things you love.

Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% should not be used for more than 14 days for soft-tissue injuries or soft tissue rheumatism, unless recommended by a doctor. Consult your doctor if pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days. Voltaren Emulgel is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Always read the label before use.

Voltaren Emulgel ingredients are formulated to restore the joy of movement so you can live life to the fullest. Voltaren Emulgel contains 11.6mg/g of active ingredient diclofenac diethylamine, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).

Side effects: Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Side effects may include skin rash with or without blisters; hives, wheezing, shortness of breath or feeling of tightness in the chest (asthma); swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat; itching or reddening of the skin; and the skin may be more sensitive to the sunlight.

As with any drug, never exceed the recommended dose. We want to make sure that you are getting the best from Voltaren. Read through the precautions to make sure that Voltaren Emulgel is right for you before use.

When shouldn’t I use Voltaren Emulgel?

If you are allergic to diclofenac or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include: wheezing or shortness of breath (asthma); skin rash with blisters or hives; swelling of the face or tongue; runny nose.
If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
If you are under 12 years of age
Do not apply Voltaren Emulgel to skin with conditions such as cuts, open wounds or on skin that has a rash or eczema.
Be careful not to get Voltaren Emulgel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes well with clean water. See your doctor or pharmacist if any discomfort persists.
Voltaren Emulgel is for external use only. Do not use it in the mouth. Do not swallow it.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Patients should be instructed to be cautious when smoking or near naked flames due to risk of severe burns. VOLTAREN EMULGEL contains paraffin which is potentially flammable when it builds up on fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc.). Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build up but not totally remove it.

Taking other medicines with Voltaren Emulgel:

Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine.

(This includes complementary or traditional medicines.)

If you have any other health conditions or you are taking any other medications, including those that do not require a prescription, always ask your pharmacist or doctor if Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% is suitable for you.

In addition, before you start using Voltaren Emulgel carefully read the product information leaflet included in the pack for instructions on how to use.

Frequently asked questions

Should I wash my hands after using Voltaren?

After application, the hands should be wiped with e.g. an absorbent paper (not wet wipes) and then washed (unless the pain you are treating is in your hands). The absorbent paper should be thrown in the bin after use. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% dries before showering or bathing.
Can I use Voltaren while pregnant?

The use of Voltaren Emulgel containing the non-steroidal inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac, has not been studied in pregnant women. Voltaren Emulgel 1.16% should only be used under medical advice during the first 6 months of pregnancy and the dose should be kept as low and duration of treatment as short as possible.

Do not use if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Can you use Voltaren when breastfeeding?

With topical medicated products like Voltaren Emulgel, where the product is applied to the skin, it is not known whether diclofenac is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to use these products while breastfeeding, unless advised by a doctor or healthcare professional. If your doctor recommends using Voltaren topical products, they should not be applied to the breasts or to large areas of skin, nor should they be used for a prolonged period of time.

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