Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel
Don’t let backache, neck strain or muscle soreness slow you down. Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel is a clinically proven topical treatment that relieves pain, reduces inflammation and helps speed up the natural healing process. Thanks to its advanced Emulgel technology, the active anti-inflammatory, diclofenac diethylammonium, penetrates deep into your muscles and joints where it’s needed most – offering localised, long-lasting relief.
Whether you’re dealing with tenderness, swelling or discomfort due to a soft-tissue injury or repetitive strain, Voltarol helps get you moving again without the greasy texture or overpowering odour of some other topical treatments. And because it doesn’t just mask pain with heat or cooling sensations, it treats the root cause – inflammation.
Ideal For Use In Cases Of:
- Sprains, strains, and bruises
- Sports injuries and soft tissue trauma
- Backache and joint pain
- Localised rheumatic pain such as tendonitis or tennis elbow
Benefits:
- Triple action: relieves pain, reduces inflammation, speeds healing
- Targeted relief at the site of pain
- Non-greasy, fast-absorbing, and odourless formula
- Available in portable (30g, 50g) and economical (100g) sizes
- No Mess Applicator option for clean application
Price range: £5.49 through £14.49
Description
Directions for Use for Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel:
- Twist off the cap and break the seal if using for the first time.
- Squeeze out an amount equivalent to a 1p–2p coin, depending on the area.
- Gently rub into the skin 3 to 4 times daily.
- Do not exceed 4 applications in 24 hours.
- Use for up to 7 days only unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.
- Wash hands after use (unless treating the hands).
- Wait for the gel to dry before bathing or showering.
Ingredients:
- Active ingredient: Diclofenac Diethylammonium 11.6mg/g (NSAID)
- Other ingredients include: carbomers, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, perfume eucalyptus sting, propylene glycol, and purified water.
Who Can Use It:
- Adults and children aged 14 and over
- Not suitable for use in children under 14
- Seek medical advice if pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy
Possible Side Effects:
As with all medicines, some users may experience side effects, although not everyone does. Possible reactions include:
- Skin irritation (rash, redness, itching)
- Dryness or peeling at the site of application
- Rare allergic reactions (e.g. swelling or difficulty breathing)
Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if you experience any side effects or if your symptoms worsen.
Warnings & Precautions:
- Do not apply to broken, irritated, or infected skin
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Do not use if allergic to diclofenac, aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Not recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy
- Do not cover with occlusive dressings or bandages
- Do not use alongside other topical or oral NSAIDs unless advised by a healthcare professional
Drug Interactions:
Though topically applied, always speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications, particularly blood thinners, diuretics, or other NSAIDs, as interactions are possible.
Additional information
| Size | 30g, 50g, 100g, 100g No-Mess Applicator |
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