The medicine "Voltaren" has an antipyretic, analgesic, and also anti-inflammatory effect. The active ingredient is diclofenac.
When using the tablet form of the drug, the active substance is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. In this case, the effect is noted after some time, since the tablets have an enteric coating. Within two hours after administration, the maximum level of diclofenac in plasma is observed. When using a prolonged (prolonged) drug, the release of the active substance is even slower. The maximum plasma content of diclofenac is observed for four hours. However, the duration of the drug is maintained (after a single dose) for twenty-four hours.
When using suppositories, the absorption of the drug is carried out for a smaller amount of time, however, the absorption rate (compared with the tablet form) is lower.
The drug "Voltaren" (candles), the instruction recommends for spondylitis, osteoarthritis, pain in the spine. The remedy is indicated for inflammation, pain, swelling of the joints and soft tissues associated with injuries; with primary dysmenorrhea and other gynecological pathologies complicated by pain or inflammation. Suppositories are also used for diseases in extraarticular tissues of a rheumatic nature.
The tool "Voltaren" (candles), the instruction recommends that it be used as prescribed by a specialist in dosages prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment is also determined by the doctor and depends on the nature of the pathology and the condition of the patient.
As a rule, the initial dosage is 100-150 mg per day. It is usually recommended to divide the amount of the drug into two to three doses. In combination with other dosage forms, Voltaren (candles) is recommended for use at bedtime. In this case, the recommended dose of 150 mg per day should not be exceeded.
To alleviate the condition with painful menstruation, as a rule, from 50 to 100 mg are prescribed, in accordance with the individual characteristics of the woman and the severity of pain.
The drug "Voltaren" in the form of suppositories is also recommended to alleviate the condition with migraine attacks. The dosage is 100 mg per day. If necessary and on the recommendation of a doctor, the dose may be increased to 150 mg.
The side effects associated with the use of the Voltaren drug (suppositories) include digestive disorders (stool, stomach pain, vomiting, etc.), inflammation in the throat and oral cavity (glossitis, stomatitis, and others), hepatitis. As negative reactions, chest pain, tachycardia, hypertension, headaches, trembling of the extremities, sleep disturbance, increased fatigue, taste change, skin rash are possible. The use of Voltaren suppositories can provoke local irritation reactions, including in the form of hemorrhoids.
The effect of the drug on the psychomotor reactions of a person is not observed.
If adverse reactions occur, consult a doctor immediately.
The drug "Voltaren" in the form of suppositories is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity, in the third trimester of pregnancy, disorders of functioning in the hematopoietic system of an unclear nature, ulcerative lesions in the duodenum and stomach, gastritis (erosive, including), and colitis.
The use of suppositories for proctitis, hemorrhoids, bleeding from the rectum is not recommended . In such cases, it is possible to use the drug in the form of tablets or Voltaren-Rapid powder on the recommendation of a specialist.
Before using the drug (regardless of the form of release), you must consult a doctor and carefully read the annotation.