Voltaren Science - Diclofenac
Voltaren products contain diclofenac – an anti-inflammatory ingredient1
Diclofenac is the active ingredient in topical Voltaren products that relieves pain by reducing the inflammation.1–4
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces key steps in inflammatory cascades.
Acts through cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibition, striking inflammation at its source
Learn how diclofenac reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis through action on the COX enzymes with selectivity for COX-2, and inhibiting phospholipase A2 activity to reduce the production of inflammatory leukotrienes.1,2,4
Diclofenac is a potent anti-inflammatory agent1
Its effect on the COX-2 enzyme means that, unlike non-NSAID medications such as paracetamol, diclofenac not only provides pain relief but also treats inflammation – a root cause of pain.2,4
Diclofenac, an NSAID (and therefore in the same drug class as ketoprofen and ibuprofen), shows marked potency in its inhibition of the COX-2 enzyme.5
Diclofenac targets inflammation to strike pain at its source
Diclofenac-containing products
Voltaren Emulgel 1% gel
Self medication for the following indications: Local treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling due to:
- Pain and inflammation and swelling in trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, e.g. due to sprains, strains and/or bruises and/or backache (e.g. sports injuries);
- Localized forms of soft tissue rheumatism such as tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), bursitis. By Physicians order:
- Pain caused by osteoarthritis of the peripheral joints, as of the knee or fingers.
Voltaren Emulgel Forte 2%
Therapeutic indications Local treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over due to:
- Soft tissue injuries: pain and inflammation and swelling in trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, e.g. due to sprains, strains and bruises and/or backache (e.g. sports injuries).
- Localized forms of soft tissue rheumatism such as tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow), bursitis.
- By physician's order - pain caused by osteoarthrosis of the peripheral joints, as of the knee or fingers. The gel should not be used for more than 14 days.
Diclofenac – a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient1
Diclofenac-containing products
Learn more about Voltaren products that contain this potent anti-inflammatory ingredient.1
