Voltarol overview

Voltarol – bring back the joy of movement for your patients
The Voltarol range of products provides effective relief of body pain to help patients rediscover the joy of movement.
Voltarol – for effective relief of body pain

Diclofenac is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient1
Most Voltarol products include the potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), diclofenac.1,2
This active ingredient targets pain at its source by reducing inflammation.1,3

Low systemic absorption, for a lower risk of systemic side effects4,5
The topical application of Voltarol Gels have a low systemic exposure meaning a reduced risk of systemic side effects and drug-drug interactions.4,5

Products that match patient needs
The Voltarol family of products contains a range of solutions to suit your patient's requirements, including:
- A selection of formulations – including topical gels, medicated plaster and non-medicated patch
- Products based on either the active ingredient diclofenac or non-drug technology
- Treatments formulated specifically for common types of body pain – including joint pain; muscle pain; sprains and strains; and back* and neck pain
*Not Voltarol Medicated Plaster
The science behind Voltarol

Targeting pain with the potent anti-inflammatory effects of diclofenac1
Diclofenac reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis through action on the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes. Diclofenac exerts its therapeutic effects primarily through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis by COX-2. It also reduces the production of leukotrienes by inhibiting phospholipase A2 activity.3
Diclofenac not only provides pain relief but also treats inflammation – a root cause of pain.

Harnessing the pain-relieving action of heat
Topical heat treatment applied directly on the skin increases both deep tissue temperature and blood flow and provides clinically proven relief of pain.6-8
The therapeutic benefits of continuous low-level heat* are long-lasting – pain relief is still provided up to 24 hours** after the heat source is removed.6†
According to some clinical guidelines for low back pain, superficial heat is the only non-pharmacological treatment with good evidence to support a pain-relieving effect.9,10†
*40°C for 8 hours per day for at least 2 days.**Up to 24 hours of pain relief in lower back pain from second day of treatment
†American Pain Society/American College of Physicians guidelines.
The Voltarol range offers pain-relief products tailored to individual patient needs

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium) for strains and sprains
Scientifically proven to help relieve muscle pain, reduce inflammation and restore movement11–13
See the evidence for Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel. 100g pack available with no mess applicator.

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium) offers convenient twice daily application
With a permeation enhancer to increase penetration of diclofenac,14 it provides up to 12 hours of relief from joint pain.15
See how Voltarol Extra Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel can help your patients, with just twice daily topical application

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium) for patients with osteoarthritis
As effective as oral NSAIDs for localised joint pain with a reduced risk of gastrointestinal side effects.16
See how Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel can help your patients with osteoarthritis.

Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster (diclofenac sodium) for sprains and strains
Effective relief of muscle pain with a medicated plaster that targets pain and inflammation.17
Learn how Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster can alleviate musculoskeletal pain.

Voltarol Heat Patch – for non-medicated relief
Deep-penetrating and long-lasting relief using continuous low-level heat therapy.6,18–20*
See how Voltarol Heat Patch can help your patients with back and neck pain
*40°C for 8 hours per day for at least 2 days.
Voltarol – for effective relief of pain

Patient care resources
Review educational materials on Voltarol products for your patients.


Conditions
Our overviews of common pain conditions explore the causes, signs, symptoms and impact of each condition, and summarise the latest evidence-based management recommendations.