Voltaren Gel package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals
After an appropriate amount of time has gone by, the manufacturer may wish to pursue OTC status for the
, 1 knee and 1 ankle, 2 knees, 1 foot and 1 ankle, or 2 hands) 4 times daily for up to 21 days or as recommended by your doctor
It comes as a topical gel you can apply to relieve arthritis pain caused by inflammation
ankles, or feet using Voltaren® 1% gel: Adults—Apply 4 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times On Feb
The gel is used for the temporary relief of arthritis pain in the hand, wrist, elbow, foot As such, aside from its topical form (a cream spread on affected areas), Voltaren is only available in the U
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following
In February 2020, the FDA approved Voltaren gel to be sold as an over-the-counter product
Diclofenac is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription or over the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements
The OTC product costs about $10 for a tube half that size
Plus, thanks to the specialized Voltaren Emulgel™ formulation, it’s non-greasy Voltaren 1% gel is used to treat arthritis pain in the hands, elbows, feet, and knees
It is the #1 doctor recommended topical pain brand *3
The gel should be applied within the oblong area of the dosing card up to the 2 gram or 4 gram line (2 g for each elbow, wrist, or hand, and 4 g for each knee, ankle, or foot)