| Tiger Balm | Voltaren |
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| Tiger Balm(camphor / menthol) | Voltaren(diclofenac) | |
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| Over-the-counter Prescribed for Dermatitis, Pain. Tiger Balm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. | Prescription only Voltaren is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed for...View more | Related suggestions Popular comparisons |
| More aboutTiger Balm(camphor / menthol) | More aboutVoltaren(diclofenac) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
Tiger Balm has an average rating of7.7 out of 10 from a total of32 ratings on Drugs.com.69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. | Voltaren has an average rating of7.3 out of 10 from a total of163 ratings on Drugs.com.69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. | |
| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
See also: Tiger Balm side effects in more detail. | See also: Voltaren side effects in more detail. | |
| Generic Availability | ||
N/A | Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance | ||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. | We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. | |
| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A | N/A | |
| Brand Names | ||
| Other camphor / menthol brands include: AleveX, Anti-Itch Steroid Free, Arctic Relief, Avedana Pain Relieving Roll On, Berri-Freez, Fast Freeze, Freeze It, Freeze It Roll-On, Icy Hot Advanced Relief Pain Relief Cream, Medicated Chest Rub, Men-phor, Rhuli Gel, Sarna, Soltice Quick-Rub, Sombra Warm Therapy, Tiger Balm Extra Strength, Tiger Balm Ultra Strength, Triaminic Vapor PatchView more | Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Zipsor, Zorvolex | |
| Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
N/A | 1.8 hours | |
| CSA Schedule **View glossary of terms | ||
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. | N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. | |
| Pregnancy Category | ||
| N Category NNot classified | D Category DPositive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document. | |
| Drug Interactions | ||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. | A total of 423 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
| No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
N/A | July 28, 1988 | |
| WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A | N/A | |
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