Voltaren gel is a topical medication and is designed for the analgesia and the removal of inflammatory processes of at the site of application.
Also used to perform a relaxing and warming effect in a disturbing place.
The drug belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Article Contents
- Pharmacological action
- pharmacokinetics of drugs
- Indications
- When should you not use the gel
- Mechanism of Action How to use the gel
- Forms release
- Emulgel
- Dosages
- Overdose and the additional guidance
- Side effects
- Cautions
- interaction with alcohol
- If the kidney and liver function are disrupted
- Interaction with other
- medications In pregnancy and lactation,
- What doctors and patients talk about gel
- Advice on use from patients
- Pros and cons of drug
- Form release and cost
- Storage conditions
- Leave at pharmacy
- Analogs Voltaren gel
- Video: Voltaren instruction for use
Pharmacological action
Voltaren Emulgel -this drug, which in its composition contains a sufficiently active substance - diclofenac. This drug is great for analgesia and has strong anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effects.
When using the gel, the process of accelerating the regeneration of the joint cells and naturally connective tissues is much faster. Renewal of damaged muscles and tendons proceeds very quickly.
Pharmacokinetics of drug
The preparations have a gel structure and are intended for topical application. Proceeding from this, an important parameter of their pharmacokinetics is the degree of skin absorption of a key element: gel-deklofenac.
Thus, the degree of skin absorption of the drug is proportional to the area of the treated surface, and also depends on the degree of hydration of the skin.
Experimental data showed that with a treatment area of at least 400 centimeters square skin with a 2% drug( two-time use), the degree of its concentration was equal to the concentration of the percentage gel of dexlofenac for four-times use.
Another important parameter of these gels is the degree of their connection with plasma proteins. Since the gel is absorbed by the skin, it undoubtedly reacts with the body's plasma, and the selective abilities of dexlofenac work exclusively in the environment of inflamed tissues, due to which, with a 99.7% share, it binds to plasma proteins of inflammatory tissues.
It should be noted one of the most important parameter of the kinetics of absolutely every drug - the elimination half-life, as well as the complete excretion of voltaren gel and 
voltaren emulgel from the human body( clearance).
Thus, the half-life of the drug is no more than one to three hours from the moment of exposure to the body. Some elements are displayed much later, but are not active. The results of the metabolism of dexlofenac are excreted from the body with urine.
Indications for use
Based on the fact that the instruction for the application to Voltaren gel and Voltaren emulsifier advises their use is natural in the following cases:
- soreness of the back under the action of inflammatory and degenerative diseases associated with the spine;
- sciatica;
- osteoarthritis;
- radiculitis;
- lumbago;
- joint pain due to diseases such as osteoarthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis;
- muscle soreness after the transfer of various forms of injuries.
As well as inflammatory and edematous injuries in rheumatic diseases, which include:
- tenosynovitis;
- radiocarrier syndrome;
- bursitis;
- lesion of periarticular tissues.
When should not use gel
First of all, contraindications are associated with certain characteristics of the body of any person.
Contraindications include various propensities to the emergence of the following reactions of the body to the use of acetylsalicylic acid, as well as other types of NSAIDs( non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs):
- attack of bronchial asthma;
- skin rashes;
- acute rhinitis;
- is contraindicated in the use of the drug during the third trimester of pregnancy;
- is contraindicated in breastfeeding;
- should not be taken at the age of 12 years.
There is also a list of diseases for which drugs should be used with caution:
- erosive-ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract;
- severe forms of kidney and liver dysfunction;
- various disorders of blood clotting;
- hemophilia;
- prolonged bleeding time;
- the tendency of the body to bleed;
- chronic heart failure;
- old age;
- bronchial asthma;
- pregnancy of the first and second trimester.
Mechanism of action
The effect on the body of the gel is made by local application of the drug and its absorption by the skin, after which the immediate interaction of the drug components with the lesion occurs.
The key component of gels is deklofenac sodium - it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substance that is capable of producing an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in the area of application.
Once in the body plasma, in the problem area, the component begins an active connection with proteins of predominantly inflamed tissues, which leads to an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
After the termination of exposure, the formed compounds disintegrate and the drug is excreted through the excretory system.
How to use the gel
The application is made exclusively by an external method.
Use recommended to adults, and also to children who have reached the age of twelve by the external method, preferably no more than twice a day( it is recommended to use every twelve hours - in the morning and in the evening).
The volume of the necessary drug gel is comparable to the size of the affected area.
The area of rubbing should be at least 400, but not more than 800 centimeters square. Apply the gel in a circular motion with a slight pressure.
The use of the gel should not exceed more than 14 days. But one should also start from the effect produced: visual and physical sensations.
Before using the gel, you should get rid of the protective membrane of the tube. To do this, it is sufficient to use a lid, the end of which is equipped with a special thorn for this purpose.
Forms of release
The drug is manufactured and manufactured in aluminum tubes, as well as plastic bottles.
The volume of gel in aluminum tubes varies from 10 grams to 100 grams, and there are special covers for people suffering from various syndromes associated with problems of wrist joints.
Aluminum tubes are supplied in a cardboard box with instructions. There are options with a concentration of the drug in 1 and 2 percent.
There is also a variant of plastic or laminated bottles with a volume of 75 to 100 milliliters with the same concentration of the drug. Delivery takes place in a cardboard box with instructions. There is one item in the box.
Emulgel
It should be noted that Voltaren emulsifier is positioned as a separate form of Voltaren gel release.
Moreover, the dosage, as well as the volumes of supplied tubes, are comparable, as is the concentration of the main component. 
Dosages
The recommended volume of the drug lies in the range of 2 to 4 grams, with the application area ranging from 400 to 800 centimeters square.
The number of uses depends on the neglect of the disease.
Overdose and additional indications
Overdose is completely excluded due to low rates of systemic absorption of the drug by the skin.
Side effects of
When possible cases of getting the drug inside the body, extended systemic side reactions are possible.
Ways of struggle:
- gastric flushing;
- calling a vomiting reflex;
- activated charcoal;
- symptomatic therapy;
- dialysis is not effective due to the immediate binding of the drug to plasma proteins.
Special instructions
Special instructions: do not give the product open wounds to the skin, eyes or mucous membranes.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of warm water and seek medical advice if possible.
No contraindications when driving by car.
Interaction with alcohol
It should also be noted that the drug does not interact with alcohol, so it can be used both before and after drinking alcohol.
If the renal and hepatic function of
is compromised, this category of patients is in the area of increased caution in the use of this product. For more precise information, see the contraindications.
Interaction with other drugs
Interaction occurs only with drugs based on acetylsilicylic acid or drugs based on dexlofenac.
In pregnancy and lactation
The use of the drug is prohibited in the first three trimesters of pregnancy, as well as during lactation, as the drug interacts with the body's plasma.
What Do Doctors and Patients Say About
Gel Learn the reviews of doctors and patients about Voltaren Gel and Emulgel.
The drug was not used once, until one moment, until I felt severe pain in the joints when the weather changed. I especially felt it in the winter. Honestly, I was amazed.
I do not suffer from such pain. I lead an active lifestyle, but apparently age began to make itself felt. So, having got to see a doctor, I received a recommendation to buy this drug.
To my surprise, the effect of the drug did not take long. Now every winter it is necessary to walk some days in an embrace with a tube. But the benefit is that it effectively works.
Patient Alexey
During his long medical practice he saw a huge number of different ointments and gels based on deklofenac.
Each of them had its own obvious drawbacks. When I discovered the voltaren, I was surprised to find that he had no obvious shortcomings. I started recommending it to my patients.
Doctor Sergey Nikiforov
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Tips for use from patients
Here's what people advise who took Voltaren Gel:
- Do not apply gel to an open wound. I know what is written in contraindications, but when I erased my back I did not feel that I had ripped off the old wound. .. The hell was very bad, and after that the place of getting the gel was still sore for a long time.
- Do not overdo the amount of gel. I had the imprudence to inflict more than necessary. Not only that it did not work, after intense rubbing, the beginning was noticeable. ..
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug
The pluses include:
- price;
- impact speed;
- efficiency;
- impossibility of overdose.
Cons:
- restriction for pregnant women;
- dermatological restrictions;
- with a plentiful application, we feel a temperature discomfort.
Forms of production and cost
The price in pharmacies for Voltaren gel and Emulgel depends on the form of release, proceeding from this price the following:
- aluminum tube 20 g, 1% - 150 - 220 rubles;
- 50 g, 1% - 220 - 325 rubles;
- 100 g, 1% - 300 - 440 rubles;
- 50 g, 2% - 340 - 430 rubles.
Storage conditions
Store the drug out of the reach of children at a temperature of not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Shelf life 3 years.
Leave at the pharmacy
Leave is without a prescription.
Analogues Voltaren gel
The best analogues of the preparation Voltaren - gel
Voltaren gel is a homogeneous ointment that is prescribed for inflammation, bruises, sprains, and also for reducing pain in osteochondrosis, arthritis, b. ..
Video: Voltaren instruction manual
The drug has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The use of the drug helps restore cells of the connective tissue of the ligaments and joints, leads to faster recovery of damaged tendons and muscles.
