Voltaren Extra Strength (Arthritis, Muscle Pain, Joint Pains)
Voltaren Extra Strength creates a pool of diclofenac gel under the skin. The gel infiltrates and targets the inflamed tissue to create a defensive wall. It blocks the pain from affecting the joints. The fortification around the affected tissue helps to ease pain and inflammation.
What is Voltaren extra strength 2.32% gel?
Voltaren has 2.32 percent diclofenac diethylamine. It is a gel rubbed into your skin. It helps keep your muscles and joints pain-free for up to 12 hours. The gel relieves muscle pains, aches, or sports injuries. It contains diclofenac diethylamine, a steroid-free drug. You put it on the affected area and it works twice as fast as the regular 1.1 percent strength.
What are the types of Voltaren Emulgel?
- One gram of Regular Strength includes 11.6 mg/g of diclofenac diethylamine.
- Voltaren gel Extra Strength has 23.2 mg/g of the active ingredient diclofenac diethylamine in one gram.
- The regular gel comes in easy-to-identify blue and purple tubes.
- Voltaren Extra Strength comes in white and blue packaging for identification. The package has a label that says "12 hours extra strength."
- The Voltaren joint pain extra strength comes in a similar box as the extra strength. The difference is the easy open cap and the label. It states "Joint Pain" on a blue background with white ink.
When to use Voltaren Extra Strength?
The recommended use of Voltaren extra strength is twice daily. It works on pain from acute, localized muscle or joint injuries. For example, a sprained ankle or stressed shoulder or back muscles.
How does Voltaren Emulgel help recover?
Diclofenac gel is a key ingredient. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It stops the making of certain substances. Prostaglandins are the ones that cause pain and inflammation.
The gel is soaked in via the skin. Over time, it creates a pool of diclofenac diethylamine under the skin with regular use. The gel is then discharged over time to reduce pain and inflammation.
How to Apply Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength?
For adults between 18 and 65, apply 2 grams of gel twice daily to your affected joints or muscles.
Read the instructions or consult a pharmacist or a doctor before using this gel.
What is more effective, diclofenac sodium topical gel (NSAID) vs oral medication?
Only 6 to 20% of the diclofenac 2.32 gel gets absorbed in the skin. So, it takes a little longer to work with regular use. The medicines will target the affected area but have side effects.
Voltaren Emulgel 2.32% is a prescription strength but is available as an OTC in Canada. Diclofenac gel (Voltaren extra strength) price is much lower than oral prescription medicines.
My horse suffers from aches and pains. Will Voltaren extra strength help?
The answer is yes, it does, but we recommend you speak with your vet before using it. Avoid using human medicines on your pets.