Voltaren emulgel 1% 75g

Trade name of the drug:

Voltaren^® Emulgel^®

INN or grouping name:

Diclofenac

Chemical name:

2 - [(2, 6-dichlorophenyl) amino] benzeneacetic acid (in the form of sodium salt)

Dosage Form:

gel for external use

Composition

100 g of the drug contains:

Active substance:

1.16 g of Diclofenac diethylamine, which corresponds to 1 g of diclofenac sodium.

Excipients:

carbomers (carbopol 974 P), macrogol cetostearate (cetomacrogol 1000), cocoyl caprylocaprate (cetiol LC), diethylamine, isopropanol, liquid paraffin, aromatic cream 45, propylene glycol, water.

Description

Uniform, creamy gel, color from white to yellowish.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs).

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The active ingredient diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Indirectly inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase 1 and type 2, violates the metabolism of arachidonic acid. Voltaren Emulgel is used to eliminate pain and reduce swelling associated with the inflammatory process.

Pharmacokinetics

With the recommended method of application of the drug is absorbed no more than 6% diclofenac.When applied to the area of ​​the affected joint, the concentration of synovial fluid is higher than in plasma.

Indications for use

• Back pain in inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the spine (radiculitis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica).
• Pain in the joints (joints of the fingers, knee, etc.) in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.
• Muscle pain (due to sprains, overvoltages, bruises, injuries).
• Inflammation and swelling of soft tissues and joints due to injuries and rheumatic diseases (tenosynovitis, bursitis, periarticular tissue lesions).

Dosage and administration

Outwardly.

Adults and children over 12 years old, the drug is applied to the skin 3-4 once a day and lightly rubbed. The required amount of the drug depends on the size of the painful area. A single dose of the drug - 2 - 4 g (which is comparable in volume, respectively, with the size of a cherry or walnut). Wash your hands after applying the product. The duration of treatment depends on the indications and the effect noted (to enhance the effect, the gel can be used together with other Voltaren dosage forms).

Consult a doctor after 2 weeks in the absence of a therapeutic effect.

Laminated tubes: to remove the protective membrane, use a screw cap as a key (recess with protrusions on the outside of the cap). Align the groove on the outside of the lid with the shaped protective membrane of the tube and turn.The membrane should separate from the tube.

Aluminum tubes: Before first use, the protective membrane of the tube should be pierced with a special protrusion on the outer side of the screw cap.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not higher than 30 ° С, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

The drug should not be used after the expiration date indicated on the package.