How often can you use Voltaren gels?
How often you can use your Voltaren gel depends on which gel you have chosen in accordance with your needs.
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength has a higher dosage of the anti-inflammatory diclofenac than the Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain. Our Extra Strength gel can be applied once every 12 hours. It also has added permeation enhancer that means more pain-relieving active ingredient penetrates the skin.
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain 1.16% has a lower concentration of diclofenac and can be applied 3 to 4 times a day.
See the table below to learn how often you can apply each type of Voltaren Emulgel.
The duration of treatment depends on the natural course of healing, rest, and on clinical response. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. If your condition does not improve or worsens within 7 days of starting treatment, consult your doctor to exclude an alternative underlying cause of pain.
Always consult the leaflet that came in the box before using.
How to use Voltaren gel
Below is information on how to use Voltaren gel – it’s easy, we promise!
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain with a No Mess Applicator
1. To remove the seal before first use, remove the transparent protective cover and then unscrew the applicator cap. Use the star-shape groove (the key) located at the side of the applicator cap to remove the security seal (star seal) of the tube. Screw the applicator cap back on the tube before dispensing the gel.
2. To open, simply pull the white part of the applicator cap. Gently squeeze the tube to push the gel to the surface of the applicator cap. Use the applicator-capped tube as you would use your fingers to gently and slowly rub the gel into the skin on the affected area. The slight pressure of rubbing in the gel will automatically close the applicator cap. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
3. After use, clean the applicator cap with cotton towel or tissue until visually dry and clean. Do not immerse or rinse under water. Do not use any solvent or detergent to clean the surface of the applicator cap. After cleaning, place the transparent protective cap back on the tube before storage. Do not reuse the applicator cap with another tube. Discard the tube with its applicator cap following the recommended procedure for the disposal of any medication.
4. After application wipe your hands with a tissue and then wash to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes. The tissue should be thrown in the trash after use.
5. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain dries before showering or bathing.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater (e.g. toilet or sink). Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain
1. To remove the security seal before first use, remove the cap off the tube.
2. Firmly insert the star-shape groove located on the reverse side of the cap into the star-shaped security seal of the tube.
3. Firmly turn the cap to remove the security seal from the tube.
4. Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the affected area, slowly rubbing into the skin. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
5. After use, place the cap back on the tube and store in an upright position.
6. After application wipe your hands with a tissue and then wash to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes. The tissue should be thrown in the trash after use.
7. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain dries before showering or bathing.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater (e.g. toilet or sink). Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength
1. To remove the security seal before first use, remove the cap off the tube.
2. Firmly insert the star-shaped groove located on the reverse side of the cap into the star-shaped security seal of the tube.
3. Firmly turn the cap to remove the security seal from the tube.
4. Measure the amount of the gel using the dosing card and then gently apply to the affected area, slowly rubbing into the skin. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
5. After use, place the cap back on the tube and store in an upright position
6. After application wipe your hands with a tissue and then wash to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes. The tissue should be thrown in the trash after use.
7. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength dries before showering or bathing.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater (e.g. toilet or sink). Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength
1. Just flip the cap lid. Use a finger, thumb, side of your hand or even edge of a table against the underside of the cap lid to open the flip-top cap easily. Security tabs located on each side of the flip-top cap will break when the cap is opened for the first time. Before first use check if the security tabs are not broken.
2. Squeeze the gel out and rub it in. Measure the amount of the gel using the dosing card and then gently apply to the affected area, slowly rubbing into the skin. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
3. Press the cap lid to close it. After use, if needed, remove remaining amount of the gel from the flip-top cap with cotton towel or tissue until visually clean and dry. To close the flip-top cap, press the cap lid with your fingers, side of your hand, or even against edge of a table or counter-top, until you hear a “click” sound. Hold the tube upright when opening or closing the flip-top cap to avoid possible leaking of the gel.
4. After application wipe your hands with a tissue and then wash to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes. The tissue should be thrown in the trash after use.
5. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength dries before showering or bathing.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater (e.g. toilet or sink). Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength
1. To remove the security seal before first use, remove the cap off the tube.
2. Firmly insert the star-shape groove located on the reverse side of the cap into the star-shaped security seal of the tube.
3. Firmly turn the cap to remove the security seal from the tube.
4. Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the affected area, slowly rubbing into the skin. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel in.
5. After use, place the cap back on the tube and store in an upright position.
6. After application wipe your hands with a tissue and then wash to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and eyes. The tissue should be thrown in the trash after use.
7. Wait until Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength dries before showering or bathing.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater (e.g. toilet or sink). Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
How much Voltaren gel can I apply?
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain with a No Mess Applicator
For adults and adolescents 16 years and older (regular strength):
- Apply gel 3 to 4 times a day on the affected area.
- The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area: 2 g to 4 g (1 g equals a strip approximately 2 cm long) gel will be sufficient to cover a 400 to 800 cm2 area.
- Do not use more than 4 times in 24 hours.
Use no more than is required for the shortest period of time needed. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it gets worse.
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain
For adults and adolescents 16 years and older (regular strength):
- Apply gel 3 to 4 times a day on the affected area.
- The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area: 2 g to 4 g (1 g equals a strip approximately 2 cm long) gel will be sufficient to cover a 400 to 800 cm2 area.
- Do not use more than 4 times in 24 hours.
Use no more than is required for the shortest period of time needed. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it gets worse.
Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength
For adults between 18 to 65 years (extra strength):
- Apply 2 g of gel 2 times a day (morning and evening) on the affected area.
- The amount of gel applied (2 g for each application) should be measured using the dosing card supplied in the product carton. For each application the gel should be squeezed from the tube and measured up to the 2 g line on the dosing card. Clean and dry the dosing card after each use.
- Do not use more than 4 g per day.
Use no more than is required for the shortest period of time needed. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it gets worse.
Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength
For adults between 18 to 65 years (extra strength):
- Apply 2 g of gel 2 times a day (morning and evening) on the affected area.
- The amount of gel applied (2 g for each application) should be measured using the dosing card supplied in the product carton. For each application the gel should be squeezed from the tube and measured up to the 2 g line on the dosing card. Clean and dry the dosing card after each use.
- Do not use more than 4 g per day.
Use no more than is required for the shortest period of time needed. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it gets worse.
Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength
For adults and adolescents 16 years and older (regular strength):
- Apply gel 3 to 4 times a day on the affected area.
- The amount needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area: 2 g to 4 g (1 g equals a strip approximately 2 cm long) gel will be sufficient to cover a 400 to 800 cm2 area.
- Do not use more than 4 times in 24 hours
Use no more than is required for the shortest period of time needed. The gel should not be used for more than 7 days for muscle and joint injuries unless recommended by a doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it gets worse.
To be sure this product is right for you always read and follow the label.
