Voltaren Gel Extra Strength (Arthritis, Muscle Pain, Joint Pains)
Voltaren Extra Strength gets absorbed into the upper layer of the skin. The NSAIDs in the gel target the inflamed tissue directly. It blocks the pain from affecting the joints. The 2.32% Emulgel creates a wall between pain sensors and affected muscles to ease inflammation.
What is Voltaren gel extra strength 2.32% gel?
- Voltaren Extra Strength 2.32% gel contains diclofenac diethylamine.
- Penetrates the skin to reach joints, muscles, and synovial fluid. The gel spreads and stays in the inflamed tissues.
- Once diclofenac reaches high enough concentration under the skin. It starts providing a healing effect.
- The higher dosage of 2.32% diclofenac gel eases discomfort in muscles and joints.
- Each gel application provides 12 hours of relief.
- Voltaren gel extra strength works twice as fast as the regular 1.1% strength formulation.
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 1.1 percent comes in blue and purple tubes.
- Voltaren Extra Strength tubes are colour-coded in white and blue tubes for identification. The external wording on the label is "12 hours extra strength."
- The Voltaren joint pain extra strength has a similar colour scheme as the 2.32% 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 in a space of 12 hours. It works on pain from acute, localized muscle or joint injuries. For example, a sprained neck, 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.
What are the medical and non-medical ingredients in Voltaren Emulgel 2 percent?
The gel has 23.2 mg of diclofenac diethylamine in each gram.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
- Butylhydroxytoluene
- Carbomer
- Cocoyl caprylocaprate
- Diethylamine
- Fragrance
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Liquid paraffin
- Macrogol cetostearyl ether
- Oleyl alcohol
- Propylene glycol
- Purified water