"Voltaren" gel refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is used to eliminate pain and inflammatory reactions. The drug has a warming effect at the place of application. Voltaren accelerates the restoration of joints and connective tissues. Under the influence of the active component of the tendon is regenerated much faster.
Structure
Voltaren is made in the form of a gel for external use. The ointment has a uniform white or yellow creamy consistency. The drug 1% is dispensed in aluminum tubes with a volume of 20 to 180 grams, and in laminated tubes only 75 and 100 grams.
"Voltaren" in the form of a 2% gel is also dispensed in tubes from 20 to 180 grams.
Gel "Voltaren" in the composition contains the following components:
- diclofenac sodium;
- macrogolacetostearate;
- carbomers;
- diethylamine;
- cocoylaprilocaprate;
- isopropanol;
- liquid paraffin;
- propylene glycol;
- water.
The gel is two percent composed of:
- diclofenac sodium;
- cetostearomacrogol;
- carbomers;
- diethylamine;
- cocoylaprilocaprate;
- liquid paraffin;
- isopropanol;
- eucalyptus flavoring;
- oleyl alcohol;
- butylhydroxytoluene;
- propylene glycol;
- water.
The properties
The main active substance belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory microelements and has a persistent analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. Diclofenac disrupts the exchange of arachidonic acid. Voltaren is prescribed for pain and inflammatory processes in the joints, as well as ligaments and muscles. In addition, the drug helps to reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation, increases joint mobility.
The alcohol base in the Voltaren gel structure has a cooling and soothing effect.
The active component is absorbed through the skin in a volume that is equal to the area of the treated surface, as well as depending on the dosage of the applied medication and the degree of moisture of the epidermis.
The active micronutrient diclofenac accumulates and spreads in inflamed tissues, where its concentration is twenty times greater than in the blood. Its maximum plasma content in the results of the studies was about a hundred times lower in comparison with tablets containing diclofenac.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Voltaren is allowed to be used in the treatment of the following diseases and ailments:
- Pain in the back with inflammatory diseases of the spine.
- Osteoarthrosis (loss of cartilage in the joint, disrupting its function).
- Radiculitis (damage to the spinal cord, which is caused by motor, autonomic and pain disorders.
- Sciatica (infringement of a nerve in the lumbar region, accompanied by pain in the legs and inflammatory process).
- Lumbago (a disease that is a consequence of stress).
- A disease of the joints, the source of which is the defeat of the cartilage of the joints.
- Overvoltage.
- Sprains.
- Injuries.
- Bruises.
- Periarthritis (a disease in which periarticular tissues are affected).
- Bursitis (inflammation of the mucous bags primarily in the joints).
- Tendovaginitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the fibrous tendon sheath). Most often manifested in the forearm, hand, ankle and wrist joint, foot, Achilles tendon.
Contraindications
Like any other drug, Voltaren gel has a number of limitations on its use:
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- Children's age up to twelve years.
- Skin rashes.
- Infectious disease that affects the nasal mucosa and causes a violation of its functions.
- Bronchial asthma (inflammation of the airways involving a variety of cellular elements).
- Hypersensitivity to the minerals of the drug.
- Erosive-ulcerative gastritis.
- Hepatic porphyria (a disease characterized by an increased content of porphins in the human body).
- Pathology of the kidneys and liver.
- Hemophilia (a hereditary disease associated with a violation of the coagulation process).
Instruction manual
Voltaren gel is applied externally. In the treatment of adolescents over twelve years of age and adults, the drug is applied to the surface of the skin and rubbed lightly from three to four times a day. The dosage of the Voltaren gel depends on the degree of damage to the painful area. The maximum daily dose is four grams. When removing the protective film from the tube, the gel cap is suitable as a key.
After applying the medication, wash your hands thoroughly. The duration of the course is determined by the testimony. In the absence of a therapeutic result, after fourteen days from the start of therapy, you should consult a doctor.
Side effects
With improper use of the Voltaren gel, the following negative effects may occur:
- Pustular rash (the primary inflammatory element of the rash, which is a purulent process in the dermis or epidermis).
- Angioneurotic edema (acute disease, which is characterized by the instantaneous onset of local edema of the mucous cavity).
- Urticaria (a skin disease of dermatitis, mainly of allergic origin, characterized by the rapid onset of severely itchy blisters).
- Asthma (a chronic disease that manifests itself as short-term attacks of suffocation).
- Inflammation of the surface of the skin, which occurs due to the influence of destructive factors on it of a chemical, physical or biological nature).
- Erythema (severe redness of the skin caused by the expansion of capillaries).
- Rash.
- Itching (an unpleasant sensation of irritation, burning and tingling in any part of the skin caused by various causes).
- Eczema (acute or chronic non-infectious inflammation of the skin, characterized by a diverse rash, burning sensation, itching and a tendency to relapse).
- Bullous dermatitis (a disease in which inflammation of the epidermis occurs and the skin becomes covered with blisters filled with fluid).
- Photosensitization (the phenomenon of increasing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet or visible radiation).
If side effects occur, consult a physician.
Features
Voltaren is applied only to the inflamed area of the skin. Avoid getting the gel in open wounds. After using the medicine, it is recommended to apply a bandage, but the use of airtight dressings is strictly prohibited.
It is important to prevent the gel from getting into the eyes, as well as on the mucous membranes and in the oral cavity. If a skin rash occurs as a result of applying Voltaren Emulgel, its use should be discontinued. The drug has an auxiliary substance propylene glycol in its composition, in connection with which some people may experience mild irritation.
Voltaren contains butylhydroxytoluene, which may result in local skin reactions or eye irritation.
Is it possible to use the Voltaren gel preparation during pregnancy and lactation?
Information about the use of "Voltaren" in expectant mothers is missing. The application of this drug in the first and second trimesters is allowed only as directed by the doctor.
"Voltaren" is forbidden to use in late pregnancy due to the risk of lowering the tone of the uterus. In addition, at this time there is a chance of damage to the kidneys of the fetus and further development of oligohydramnios, as well as, possibly, the occurrence of early closure of the arterial duct of the fetus. Information about the drug in breast milk has not been recorded, and therefore the gel should not be used during lactation. You can not apply the drug to the mammary glands or to large areas of the skin.
Generics
According to reviews, the Voltaren gel analogues (according to the instructions) are similar in their action spectrum, for example:
- "Argette Rapid."
- Diklak.
- "Diklo-F".
- Diclogen.
- Diclonate.
- Dicloran.
- Diclofenac.
- "Diclofenac Long."
- Diclofenacol.
- Dorosan.
- "Penside."
- The Rapten Duo.
Cheap analogues of Voltaren gel, list:
- Orthofer.
- "Diclovit."
- Ortofen.
- "Naklofen."
Diclofenac
The drug belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for external use with anesthetic effect. The main active ingredient of the drug is diclofenac sodium.
It has a pronounced analgesic and antipyretic effect. The action of the drug is to block the enzyme and disrupt the process of combining prostaglandins, which play a huge role in eliminating pain, inflammation. The active substance reduces the severity of pain of rheumatic origin, and also helps to eliminate edema associated with inflammatory processes.
Gel "Diclofenac" is applied topically. Adults and adolescents over twelve years of age must apply the medicine to the surface of the skin twice a day. The cost of the drug is 190 rubles.
Naklofen
The drug is available in the form of a gel. The medication is an anti-inflammatory medication for external use, which has an analgesic effect. The main action of Naklofen is to suppress the cyclooxygenase enzyme, which leads to a decrease in the appearance of thromboxane from arachidonic acid.
Adults and children after six years of age, the gel is applied to the affected skin and gently rubbed into the epidermis from three to four times a day. The duration of therapy lasts about a week.
Naklofen gel can be used as an addition to tablets, while observing safety precautions. The cost of the drug is 200 rubles.
Diklovit
The gel belongs to one of the best non-steroidal drugs. Diclovit, like all anti-inflammatory medicines, eliminates the activity of enzymes that are involved in the production of prostaglandins, thus neutralizing the inflammatory process.
Most patients suffer from diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and one of the main tasks of doctors in the treatment of patients is the selection of such non-steroidal drugs, the use of which eliminates pain and eliminates the inflammatory process with a minimum of negative effects. The cost of the medication is 150 rubles.
Reviews
"Voltaren gel" in most cases, according to patients, helps to remove the inflammatory process and local pain. In addition, patients note that the drug has no aroma and is instantly absorbed. Many are attracted by the price / quality ratio of the product.
Often, in their reviews, people indicate that the analogues of the drug, in which diclofenac is the main active ingredient, are several times cheaper, but they have the same anti-inflammatory effect.