Voltarol
Diclofenac at the single 100mg tablet strength, used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A cyclooxygenase inhibitor.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Diclofenac
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Voltarol on your behalf.
- 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
- Originator
- 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
Diclofenac at the single 100mg tablet strength, used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A cyclooxygenase inhibitor.
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 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
Generic diclofenac, much of it made in India, serves as a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for daily management.
What you will receive
Voltarol is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Voltarol.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Diclofenac) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.