Voltaren tablets price

What is Voltaren?

Voltaren is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Read all the important information about dosage forms, use and side effects of the drug here.

Which dosage form of Voltaren to choose?

The main advantage of Voltaren (Diclofenac) is the variety of dosage forms, including tablets, solution for injection, suppositories, hard capsules, as well as forms for local therapy such as gel, ointment, cream, spray and patch. There are also eye drops. The ability to combine the different routes of administration in the same patient reduces the risk of side effects.

The Voltaren® 100 retard retard tablets are a special form of administration. Due to the delayed release of the active substance when taking retard tablets, the effect occurs later, but lasts longer. Taking such prolonged-release tablets makes it possible to reduce the number of doses (once instead of twice-three times a day), while maintaining a stably high concentration of the drug in the focus of inflammation. Thus, Voltaren in the form of prolonged-release tablets is preferably prescribed for long-term therapy.

The solution for injection is usually prescribed when a rapid analgesic effect is required, mostly in the case of severe acute pain (in the case of renal or hepatic colic, acute pain due to a bruise or sprain, acute back pain or postoperative pain). The pain in this case is relieved within 15-30 minutes. One injection solution per day is usually prescribed. However, in severe cases, 2 injection solutions per day with an interval of several hours can be prescribed.

The use of solution for injection can be combined with other dosage forms of Voltaren. Parenteral administration should not last more than 2 days. If necessary, treatment is continued with the same Voltaren, but in the form of tablets or rectal suppositories.

In the case of liver and kidney colic, the injection solution Voltaren is combined with antispasmodics. In the case of severe back pain, muscle relaxants are used in addition to an injection solution.

The suppositories are often used in combination therapy. During the day, the patient receives either injections or tablets, and at night - suppositories, which gives a better therapeutic effect due to more even and long-term maintenance of the plasma level of diclofenac. Therefore, the total daily dose of diclofenac should not exceed 150 mg.

A combination of two or more non-opioid analgesics should be avoided as their effectiveness remains unchanged and the risk of side effects increases.

Why buy Voltaren tablets?

Voltaren Dolo in tablet form is taken to relieve mild to moderate pain. The active ingredient in Voltaren tablets is called diclofenac. The package insert for Voltaren Dolo 25 mg states that these painkillers are suitable for adults and adolescents aged 14 and over.

Film-coated tablets Voltaren 50 mg are prescribed to relieve pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases. They are also used for post-traumatic painful inflammation, such as after sprains. The film-coated tablets are used to treat painful spinal column syndromes, extra-articular rheumatism, an acute attack of gout and primary dysmenorrhea, as well as to relieve pain and inflammation or swelling after injury or surgery. Other uses include fever and the painful, inflammatory conditions associated with gynecological diseases.

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Are Voltaren tablets available without a prescription?

Voltaren tablets are available in pharmacies in low doses without a prescription. For example, Voltaren Dolo 25 mg is sold over-the-counter. High concentrations of Diclofenac in Voltaren require a prescription.

Buying Voltaren for external use does not require a prescription.

What ingredients are in Voltaren tablets?

The ingredients vary depending on the manufacturer and trade name. For example, each Voltaren Dolo 25 mg tablet contains the active ingredient diclofenac potassium. Calcium phosphate; Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Type A; microcrystalline cellulose; diiron trioxide; magnesium stearate; macrogol; corn starch; sucrose; povidone; silica colloidalis anhydrica; Titanium dioxide and talcum used in the Voltaren painkillers.

What are the side effects of Voltaren tablets?

Below are the side effects of Voltaren tablets that have been identified in clinical studies as well as in the use of diclofenac in clinical practice.

Information on the frequency of side effects:

• very common (≥ 1/10)
• common (≥1/100 to <1/10)
• uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100)
• rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000)
• very rare (<1/10 000).

On the part of the nervous system: often dizziness, headaches; rarely drowsiness; very rarely sensory disturbance, including paraesthesia, memory impairment, tremor, convulsions, anxiety, aseptic meningitis; very rarely depression, insomnia, disorientation, nightmares, mental disorders, irritability.

On the part of the digestive system: often nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, dyspepsia, flatulence, anorexia, decreased appetite; rarely gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, bloody vomiting, diarrhea with blood, gastric and intestinal ulcers, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice; very rarely glossitis, pancreatitis, stomatitis, constipation, injuries of the esophagus, colitis, liver failure, hepatic necrosis.

On the part of the skin: often rash; rarely hives; very rarely bullous pemphigoid, eczema, pruritus, erythema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, scalded skin syndrome, dermatitis, hair loss, photosensitivity reactions.

On the part of the sense organs: often dizziness; very rarely blurred vision, hearing impairment, double vision, tinnitus, taste disturbances.

On the part of the urinary and genital apparatus: very rarely acute renal failure, proteinuria, hematuria, nephrotic syndrome, interstitial nephritis.

On the part of the hematopoietic system: very rarely leukopenia, thrombocytopenia,, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis.

On the part of the respiratory system: rarely - asthma (including shortness of breath); very rarely pneumonitis.
On the part of the cardiovascular system: very rarely palpitations, chest pain, hypertension, vasculitis, heart failure, myocardial infarction.

Allergic reactions: rarely hypersensitivity, anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions, including hypotension and shock; very rarely angioedema (including face edema).

Other side effects: rarely edema.

Resources

1. Entry on Diclofenac in Wikipedia
2. Hultin M, Olander KJ. A clinical trial of the analgesic properties of Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
3. Gan TJ. Diclofenac: an update on its mechanism of action and safety profile.