Voltarol
Voltarol is indicated to alleviate inflammation and utilized to manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Diclofenac
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
Voltarol details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Alternative names
- Dicloflex; Flamrase; Motifene
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; elevated liver enzymes; dyspepsia; flatulence
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Warfarin; Lithium; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children and adolescents under 14 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to diclofenac; history of gastrointestinal bleeding; severe heart failure; severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in patients with hypertension; caution in elderly patients; monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; avoid in patients with established ischaemic heart disease
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Voltarol is indicated to alleviate inflammation and utilized to manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
Mechanism of action
Voltarol works by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins. By reducing prostaglandin levels, it helps to mitigate inflammation, pain, and fever, providing targeted relief for various joint and muscle conditions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended, especially during the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; consult a healthcare professional.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Voltarol
Voltarol is an established brand of diclofenac, a medication used to manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The same active ingredient is also sold under other names including Dicloflex, Flamrase and Motifene, supplied as a 100mg tablet by Novartis.
Buying Voltarol online
Voltarol is registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered medications for chronic pain across the region, it is often purchased online by expats and those living at a distance from a well stocked pharmacy. Generic diclofenac, much of it made in India, serves as a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for daily management.