Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium)

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Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel – relieves pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis1

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Significantly improves function and reduces pain & stiffness with regular use in osteoarthritis1

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel is as effective as oral NSAIDs in osteoarthritis.2 It offers effective pain relief with unlikely interactions with prescription medications.

The anti-inflammatory ingredient diclofenac targets the inflamed areas to relieve pain at its source and persists in the joint tissue rather than the blood stream.3,4 Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel offers targeted pain relief without a tablet.4

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A first line recommendation by NICE5

The National Institute of Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends topical NSAIDs as the first line option for pharmacological management of osteoarthritis alongside non-pharmacological treatments.5

If topical medicines or unsuitable, an oral NSAID may be considered taking account of risk factors.5 Paracetamol and weak opioids should not be routinely offered except in certain circumstances.5

Image with the NNT level for ibuprofen gel of 3.9 and the NNT level of Voltarol Gel of 1.8 and highlight that the closer a treatments value is to 1, the greater the clinical benefit it offers.

The lowest Number Needed to Treat (NNT) for Voltarol Gels* in a Cochrane Review of topical NSAIDs vs placebo6

A Cochrane review of 61 studies (>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

This means that less than 2 patients would need to be treated with Voltarol Gel for 1 to get substantial clinical benefit due to the treatment whereas for Ibuprofen Gel the figure would be almost 4 patients.

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

Reduced systemic exposure

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Reduced risk of systemic side effects

The reduced systemic exposure of Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% w/w Gel means that it has a reduced risk of systemic side effects vs. oral NSAIDs.*7,8

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

How can Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel help Alice?

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Alice has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hand

Alice is an active person but is sometimes bothered by the pain she feels in her hand which is caused by osteoarthritis and would like to manage the pain more effectively.

She already takes multiple oral medications for other conditions and is concerned about side effects which could impact her busy life.

When the pain is bad the inflammation can restrict the movement in her hand meaning she struggles with things like gardening and household tasks.

Recommend Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel for Alice. It is scientifically proven to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and restore movement with a low risk of drug-drug interactions.

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel has been shown to be as effective as 400mg oral ibuprofen tablets for osteoarthritis of the fingers.*2

In addition, the easy-to-open cap has been designed especially for people with arthritis and the triangle shape helps to improve grip and reduce the need to twist the cap.

*Application for up to 7 days may be necessary before an improvement in pain is noticed.

Recommend Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel for relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium) pack

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel (diclofenac diethylammonium)

Powerful medicated gel targeted to treat the site of arthritis pain.3

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% Gel

  • Product Information

    Full information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics

    Voltarol Max Strength Pain Relief 2.32% Gel, Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16% 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. If symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days, seek medical advice. Max Strength Pain Relief: Apply 2 times daily (morning and evening) for up to 14 days. Maximum daily dose 8 g. Not for use for longer than 14 days unless recommended by doctor. Osteoarthritis Gel: Apply 3-4 times daily for up to 14 days. Maximum daily dose 16 g. Not for use for longer than 14 days unless recommended by doctor. Consult doctor if more than two major joints affected. 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. Children under 14 years. Precautions Do not use on large areas of skin and over a prolonged period. Do not smoke and avoid naked flames. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight to avoid photosensitivity. Joint & Back Pain Relief and Max Strength Gel contain propylene glycol and butylhydroxytoluene which may cause skin irritation. Back & Muscle Gel and Osteoarthritis Gel contain propylene glycol and benzyl benzoate, which may cause mild localised skin irritation. 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. 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) Max Strength Pain Gel: PL 44673/0154 (P), 30 g £7.08, 50 g £9.99, 100 g £15.58. Osteoarthritis Gel: PL 44673/0155 (P), 30 g £5.41, 50 g £7.49, 100 g £12.08. PL holder Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, KT13 0NY, U.K. Date of preparation: October 2023.

Voltarol Osteoarthritis Pain Relief 1.16% Gel – scientifically proven to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and restore movement

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