Voltarol Max Strength 2.32% Gel

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Nick

Nick needs to regain mobility by easing joint stiffness.

Nick, 70, wakes with pain and stiffness each morning, but does not want this to control his life or his choices.

He already receives multiple oral medications and is concerned that adding more will increase his risk of side effects.

Nick tries to stay active by gardening and going for walks but this can sometimes be a struggle.

He wants sustained relief from his pain so that he can do the things he enjoys such as playing with his grandchildren.

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel provides clinically proven joint pain relief in a convenient, twice-daily application, without the worry associated with drug-drug interactions.

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel - eases joint pain and inflammation all day long when applied twice daily1

Provides up to 12 hours of relief from joint pain through an anti-inflammatory action.1

Contains diclofenac, a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.2

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Diagram showing the concentrations of diclofenac reaching the various tissues beneath the skin of the knee following topical application3

Diclofenac gets deep into the joint area3

After topical administration, diclofenac is distributed to the subcutaneous tissues, muscle, synovial tissues and synovial fluid, the latter tissues typically being most likely to be driving joint pain.3 Its chemical properties support retention within the joint where it is needed,rather than the blood stream.3,4

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel is specially formulated to help the anti-inflammatory ingredient get through the skin.5 It contains a permeation enhancer for increased delivery of diclofenac through the skin.5*

The deep penetration of Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel makes it suitable for the treatment of joint pain related to trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and other joint tissues as well as localised soft-tissue rheumatism.

*Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel compared with Voltarol 1.16% Gel (in vitro study) when measured over 24 hours.

Joint pain

Provides up to 12 hours of relief from joint pain1

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel has proven clinical efficacy: in a study of acute ankle sprain, patients experienced a 65% reduction in pain from baseline after 4 days, with additional benefits in terms of reductions in swelling vs placebo.1

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel provides all-day joint-pain relief, meaning convenient twice-daily application is all that is needed.1

The lowest number-needed-to-treat (NNT) for Voltarol Gels* in a Cochrane Review of topical NSAIDs vs placebo6,7

A Cochrane Review of 61 studies of topical NSAIDs compared with placebo (>8000 patients) reported that Voltarol Gels* have the lowest NNT (1.8) of topical NSAIDs in acute musculoskeletal pain, including topical ibuprofen (3.9).6,7*†

This means that for every single patient you treat with Voltarol Gel over other topical NSAIDs, you have a better chance of giving them the significant pain relief that helps get them back on their feet and enjoying life again.6

*1.16% and 2.32% Voltarol Gel formulations included in the review.

†vs topical ibuprofen, ketoprofen, benzydamine, piroxicam and indomethacin.

Lower systemic exposure vs oral NSAIDs

Graphic depicting systemic exposure with topical or oral diclofenac3

Low systemic absorption, for a lower risk of systemic side effects3,8

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel has a low systemic exposure3,9 meaning a reduced risk of systemic side effects and drug–drug interactions.3

That includes a reduced systemic side-effect risk vs oral NSAIDs (e.g. gastrointestinal events).10,11*

*There is an increased risk of mild dermatological side effects (e.g. skin irritation) with topical diclofenac, but this is non-serious and reversible.

Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel

Voltarol Joint and Back Pain Relief Gel pack

Dual siting of Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel could benefit you and your patients.

Also available for self-selection – Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel.

This GSL pack is designed to drive initial trial for first time purchase and increase accessibility for patients.

  • First time purchase for pain is more likely to be a smaller pack size from the healthcare aisle12
  • Only 25% of sufferers access the pharmacy counter for pain relief13

Available in 30g and 50g packs for self-selection.

Site Voltarol Joint Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel in the healthcare aisle to drive trial and increase accessibility for joint and back pain sufferers.

Recommend Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel to your patients for all day relief of body pain and inflammation when applied twice daily

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Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel

For patients who are looking for long-lasting relief from joint pain and inflammation, using a topical formulation.

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel product details

  • Product information

    Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium). Indications Local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation in trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints e.g. due to sprains, strains and bruises and localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism. Relief of pain of non-serious arthritic conditions. Dosage and method of use Adults and children aged 14 years and over. Gently rub 2-4 g into skin of affected site. Apply 2 times daily (morning and evening) for up to 14 days. Maximum daily dose 8 g. If symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days, seek medical advice. Not for use for longer than 14 days unless recommended by doctor. Contraindications Patients whose asthma, angioedema, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs. Hypersensitivity to diclofenac, aspirin, other NSAIDs or excipients. Third trimester of pregnancy. Precautions Do not use on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period. Apply only to intact, non-diseased skin. Do not use with occlusion. Avoid ingestion or contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Caution in patients with previous or active peptic ulceration; suffering from/previous history of asthma or allergic disease. Discontinue use if skin rash develops. Caution with concomitant use of other diclofenac products or systemic NSAIDs. Contains propylene glycol and butylhydroxytoluene which may cause skin irritation. Do not smoke and avoid naked flames. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight to avoid photosensitivity. Side effects See SPCs for full details. Rash, erythema, pruritus, dermatitis, eczema. Hypersensitivity (including urticaria), angioedema. Asthma. Photosensitivity reactions. Desquamation, skin discolouration. Product licence number, legal category, pack size and RSP (excl. VAT) PL 44673/0154 (P), 30 g £7.08, 50 g £9.99, 100 g £16.24. PL holder Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, U.K. Date of revision October 2023.

Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel – up to 12 hours of relief from joint pain6

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