Suitable for

Adults and adolescents 14 years and over.

 

Age Restriction You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Adults and adolescents 14 years and over:
Before using for the first time, open as follows:

• Reverse the cap, engage with the nozzle, twist and remove the seal from the tube.


• Gently rub a small amount of gel into the skin around the painful or swollen area. The amount of gel needed will vary depending upon the size of the painful or swollen area. Usually, a quantity the size of a cherry or a walnut will be sufficient.


• You can apply the gel 3 to 4 times a day unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise. You may notice a slight cooling effect when you rub the gel into the skin. Do not rub the gel into cuts, open wounds or any other area where the skin is abnormal.


• After rubbing the gel into the skin, do not cover with bandages or sticking plaster.


• Be careful not to get the gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.


• Wash your hands after rubbing in the gel (unless they are the site being treated).

If this product is required for more than 7 days for pain relief or if the symptoms worsen the patient/parents of the adolescent is/are advised to consult a doctor.

Do not use Voltarol Emulgel 1% w/w Gel for more than 7 days.

Please read the Patient information leaflet for directions on how to apply the gel correctly, ensuring to avoid accidental contact with the mouth and the eyes.

Warning - Do not exceed stated dose

Hazards and Cautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.

Storage
Do not store above 30°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children

Active ingredients

Diclofenac

Ingredients

Diethylamine, carbomer, macrogol cetostearyl ether, cocoyl caprylocaprate, isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, purified water, perfume (containing benzyl benzoate). This medicine contains 50mg propylene glycol and 1mg benzylbenzoate in each gram gel.

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