Voveran
Formulated to alleviate inflammatory pain, utilized to support mobility and to mitigate symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Diclofenac
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
Voveran details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Osteoarthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Alternative names
- Voltaren
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- Acetic Acid Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- migraine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; drowsiness; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; warfarin; lithium; ciclosporin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 14 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to diclofenac; active peptic ulcer; severe heart failure; history of asthma triggered by aspirin
Precautions and warnings
monitor hepatic function; caution in elderly patients; may impair cardiovascular function; avoid in severe renal impairment
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate inflammatory pain, utilized to support mobility and to mitigate symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions in adults.
Mechanism of action
Diclofenac works by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes responsible for the production of prostaglandins, which are key chemical messengers that mediate pain, inflammation, and fever within the body.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use is not recommended, especially during the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as small amounts are excreted in breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Voveran
Voveran is the well-known Novartis brand of diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory medication indicated for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. This active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Voltaren. The medication is produced as a 50mg tablet, offering a consistent option for managing chronic joint discomfort.
Buying Voveran online
Voveran is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with established availability in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. For expats and people managing joint health while living far from an urban medical supplier, this medication is easily ordered online. Generic diclofenac, much of it made in India, provides a significantly more affordable route to treatment compared to the original brand, making it one of the most ordered solutions across the region.