What is the difference between Voltaren Gel and Voltaren cream?

Is there any difference between the prescription version of Voltaren and the OTC version? No. The new OTC version of Voltaren gel will contain 1% of the active ingredient, diclofenac, which is the same strength that previously required a prescription.

Table of Contents

What are the dangers of Voltaren Gel?

Voltaren gel side effects may include:

skin irritation or itching where the gel was applied.
skin dryness, scaling, or redness.
skin pimples or cysts.
hives or swelling.
numbness and tingling.
nausea or vomiting.
stomach pain.
upset stomach.

Does Voltaren gel get into the bloodstream?

Dear Dr. Roach: Since topical applications of creams like Voltaren or Aspercream are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, and do not go directly to the site of pain, is there an advantage to using them over oral NSAIDs?

What is similar to Voltaren gel?

Dude, Where’s My Voltaren Gel?

Flector patches (diclofenac epolamine 1.3%) are still available and an option to think about.
Pennsaid solution (diclofenac sodium 1.5%) is another topical treatment similar to Voltaren gel (also made by Endo) that is approved for the treatment of knee arthritis symptoms.

Does Voltaren Gel get into the bloodstream?

What medications should not be taken with Voltaren?

Voltaren may interact with antidepressants, blood thinners, cyclosporine, isoniazid, lithium, methotrexate, pronbenecid, rifampin, secobarbital, sertraline, sulfamethoxazole, teniposide, zafirlukast, diuretics (water pills), steroids, antifungal medications, aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …

Why can’t you use Voltaren Gel on your back?

It reduces inflammation and pain. Voltaren gel is approved for use on arm and leg joints only. It has not been studied for use in the hips or spine. You should not use Voltaren gel to treat muscle pain in other areas of the body, such as the lower back.

Can you overuse Voltaren Gel?

Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease.

Does Voltaren Gel raise blood pressure?

NSAIDs, including Voltaren Gel, can lead to high blood pressure or worsening of high blood pressure, which may add to the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. There is a potential for elevation in liver function tests during treatment with diclofenac containing products.

Can you use Voltaren Gel and take paracetamol?

5. Taking diclofenac with other painkillers. It’s safe to take diclofenac with paracetamol or codeine. Do not take diclofenac with similar painkillers, like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen, without talking to a doctor.