Voltarol
Voltarol is indicated to alleviate inflammation and utilized to manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
Strengths: 100mg
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Medicine details
- 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
- Prescription status
POM
- 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.
Voltarol
Voltarol is indicated to alleviate inflammation and utilized to manage chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Diclofenac
- Listed indication(s): Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Available option
- 360 tablets - 100 mg461-100-mg-4547