Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator

The No Mess Back & Muscle Pain Relief Gel delivers targeted pain relief with the additional benefit of a No Mess Applicator. The powerful anti-inflammatory in Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel penetrates deep into your muscles or joints with a triple effect that eases pain, reduces inflammation, and helps speed natural healing.

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief Gel with a No Mess Applicator is available in major supermarkets and pharmacies in 100g tubes.

Do you have pain, tenderness or swelling ...associated with inflammation or injury? Rub Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator on your point of pain for targeted pain relief. The innovative applicator allows easy, clean application of the Voltarol Gel directly on the point of pain. For targeted local relief for pain and swelling (inflammation) in muscles, back and neck, as well as sprains, strains and bruises.

 

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Learn How Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator Can Help You Relieve Pain

Don't let aches and pains stop you from enjoying life to the fullest. Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel has a triple effect ... that relieves pain, reduces inflammation and helps speed your body's natural healing process targeted to where you apply it - all to help get you moving again!

 

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Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel product information

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator is a medicated treatment containing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, in the form of an emulsion gel. The active ingredient (diclofenac) penetrates the skin to provide relief for pain, inflammation and swelling.

It works differently from heat or cooling rubs, which contain ingredients that stimulate nerves in the skin to provide a sensation of heating or cooling. Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator instead allows a powerful anti-inflammatory (diclofenac) to penetrate the skin deep down in order to... relieve pain and reduce inflammation where you need it.

Are you ready for the best part? Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator is non-greasy and doesn’t have a strong odour. This way, you can relieve your pain without much hassle. No one needs to see, or smell, how you are managing your pain, letting you be in the moment with whatever activity it is you love doing.

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Someone squeezing a tube of Voltarol topical gel which uses Emulgel to give pain relief

What is Emulgel anyway?

Emulgel is a technology developed for Voltarol gel formulations. It is an emulsion that is able to penetrate deep into the skin and joint tissue to bring the active ingredient to the point of pain. In addition, Emulgel technology uses a unique combination of a gel and cream that provides a cooling and soothing effect when applied to the skin.

How does Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator work

Unlike products such as heat patches and cooling gels that work by cooling or heating the skin, Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called diclofenac which targets pain at its source.

Emulgel technology helps the gel to penetrate deeply into the skin to enhance delivery of diclofenac to the point of pain. Applying the gel as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet lets the active ingredient, diclofenac, penetrate the skin... and accumulate in reservoirs that then target the source of inflammation and pain over time. Diclofenac works by blocking the body’s production of some of the chemicals that cause you to feel pain, when you are experiencing tenderness and swelling.

What is Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator used for

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator brings targeted and localised relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation in muscles, for example the ones in the back or the neck. It relieves pain to help you get moving again.

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator can be used for the relief of body pain, inflammation and swelling in:

  • Soft-tissue injuries: trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, due to sprains, strains, bruises and backache (e.g. in sports injuries).
  • Localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism: tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow)

For complete information about uses read the leaflet included in the product box.

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How to use Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator

We believe that pain relief should be simple and easy to use. That’s why using Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator couldn’t be easier.

  • Twist off the cap of your Voltarol Back & Muscle tube, the first time you use it break the tamper seal using the indent in the top of the cap.
  • Squeeze out the amount of gel you need. The amount of gel needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area. An amount ranging in size from a one penny to two pence coin will usually be sufficient.
  • Gently rub the gel into your skin where you have pain or swelling.
  • Apply 3 to 4 times a day. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24-hour period.
  • Start to regain your joy of movement.

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator should not be used for more than 7 days for soft-tissue injuries or soft tissue rheumatism. Consult your doctor if pain and swelling do not improve within 7 days. The gel is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age. Always read the label.

Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator ingredients are formulated to restore the joy of movement so you can live life to the fullest. Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel with a No Mess Applicator contains 11.6mg/g of active ingredient diclofenac diethylammonium, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).

Like all medicines, side effects are possible when using Voltarol gels, please read the Patient Information Leaflet for full details.

As with any drug, never exceed the recommended dose. We want to make sure that you are getting the best from Voltarol. Read through the precautions in the leaflet to make sure that Voltarol Back & Muscle is appropriate for you before use.

Frequently asked questions

  • Should I wash my hands after using Voltarol?

    After application, wash your hands (unless the pain you are treating is in your hands). Wait until Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel dries before showering or bathing.

  • Can I use Voltarol while pregnant?

    If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

  • Can you take Voltarol when breastfeeding?

    Voltarol Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% Gel should only be used under medical advice during breastfeeding as diclofenac passes into breast milk in small amounts.

Health, wellness & your pain

Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltarol is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way to sleep, to what you eat, mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.