Voltaren Emulgel Forte 2% is a drug based on diclofenac, with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which belongs to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Its properties result mainly from an inhibition of the biosynthesis of certain prostaglandins by blocking prostaglandin synthetase.

Its unique galenic: Emulgel guarantees rapid penetration and better absorption in the target tissue.

In case of joint pain following inflammation, Voltaren Emulgel Forte 2% – Acts deeply on the joints – Relieves pain for 12 hours

Indication

Adults and adolescents aged 14 and over
Post-traumatic inflammation in tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints
Localized forms of abarticular rheumatism such as tendovaginitis, shoulder-hand syndrome, bursitis, periarthropathies

Only adults (18 years and over)
Localized inflammatory rheumatic conditions such as inflammatory flare-ups of osteoarthritis in the peripheral joints and spine

Adults and adolescents aged 14 and over: Symptomatic local treatment in the event of: – post-traumatic inflammation in the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints; – localized forms of abarticular rheumatism such as tendovaginitis, shoulder-hand syndrome, bursitis, periarthropathies.

Adults only (18 years and over): Symptomatic local treatment in the event of: – localized inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as inflammatory outbreaks of osteoarthritis in the peripheral joints and the spine.

Use
Adults and adolescents> 14 years

Every 12 hours, preferably morning and evening
Duration of treatment
Max. 2 weeks without medical advice (1 week in adolescents) in case of inflammation or localized forms of abarticular rheumatism
Max. 3 weeks without medical advice in case of localized inflammatory rheumatic diseases

Gently rub the gel on the area to be treated
Wash hands after application, unless the hands are the area to be treated
2 – 4 g (equivalent to the size of a cherry and a walnut) is sufficient to treat an area of ​​approximately 400-800 cm²

Adults and adolescents 14 years and over: Dosage: Voltaren Emulgel Forte should be applied every 12 hours (preferably morning and evening) to the area to be treated. Voltaren Emulgel Forte should be rubbed gently.

Method of administration: Depending on the size of the area to be treated: 2-4 g (an amount equivalent to the size of a cherry and a walnut) of Voltaren Emulgel Forte is sufficient to treat an area of ​​approximately 400-800 cm² . After application, wash your hands unless the hands are the area to be treated.

Duration of treatment: The duration of treatment depends on the indication and the clinical response. • For post-traumatic inflammation in the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints and localized forms of abarticular rheumatism: the duration of the treatment will not exceed 2 weeks, without medical advice. • For localized inflammatory rheumatic diseases (only adults aged 18 and over): the duration of treatment should not exceed 3 weeks, without medical advice.

When Voltaren Emulgel Forte is used on prescription for any of the above indications, the patient should see their doctor if symptoms have not improved or if they worsen after 1 week.

Composition
One gram of Voltaren Emulgel Forte 2% gel contains 23.2 mg diethylammonium diclofenac which corresponds to 20 mg diclofenac sodium. The other ingredients are butylhydroxytoluene, diethylamine, carbomer, cocoyl caprylocaprate, isopropanol, liquid paraffin, macrogol, ketostearyl ethanol, perfume eucalyptus sting, propylene glycol, purified water.