Diclofenac
Voltaren products contain diclofenac diethylamine – an anti-inflammatory ingredient1,2
Diclofenac is the active ingredient in Voltaren products that relieves pain and reduces inflammation.1,2
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces inflammation.1,2
Diclofenac inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing inflammation at the source of pain1,2
Learn how diclofenac reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis through action on the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes.
It is a non-selective inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 (preferentially COX-2) and also reduces the production of leukotrienes by inhibiting the lipoxygenase enzyme.1,2
Pain starts at the cellular level
Inflammatory stimuli catalyse the formation of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes, which induce pain and inflammation.1,2
Voltaren is clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation at the site of application1,2
Diclofenac inhibits COX receptors1,2
The mechanism of action of diclofenac is similar to other NSAIDs. Diclofenac is a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 (preferentially COX-2), resulting in the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.1,2
Specially designed for absorption1,2
Specially formulated for absorption of diclofenac through the skin, creating a reservoir under the skin (subdermis).1,2
It preferentially distributes and persists in deep, inflamed tissues to relieve pain.1,2
Diclofenac-containing products for effective relief of acute pain1,2
Voltaren Diclofenac Diethylamine 1.16% w/w
Relieves muscle, back & joint pain, and reduces inflammation.1
Indicated for the relief of pain associated with acute, localized muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries.1
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength (Diclofenac Diethylamine 2.32% w/w)
Contains a permeation enhancer to increase penetration of diclofenac through the skin.2,3
Relieves muscle, back & joint pain, and reduces inflammation.2
Indicated for the relief of pain associated with acute, localized muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries.2
Voltaren – for effective relief of acute muscle, back & joint pain1,2
Voltaren Products
Help your patients manage their acute pain with our pain-relieving products.
Diclofenac Diethylamine’s NNT value
See Diclofenac Diethylamine’s NNT value in a Cochrane Review of topical NSAIDs
