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Voltarol ®Emulgel
What you need to know about ® Voltarol ®EmulgelPlease read this carefully before you start to use Voltarol Emulgel. This leaflet does not contain the complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist Voltarol Emulgel is a gel for rubbing into the skin and contains a substance called diclofenac. Diclofenac is one of the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Anti-inflammatory analgesic gels are used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles, for example, sprains strains and bruises, and some sorts of arthritis. |
Things to remember about ®Voltarol ®Emulgel
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This leaflet has been prepared for patients as part of our ‘Partners in Health Care’ theme by:- Geigy Pharmaceuticals, Horsham, West Sussex, England. |
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Manufactured by Ciba-Geigy Limited, Basle, Switzerland. |
Voltarol Emulgel is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory analgesic gel. Anti-inflammatory analgesic gels are used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles, for example, sprains, strains and bruises. Voltarol Emulgel is also used to treat arthritis in joints. What's in your medicine
Before using your medicine
If the answer to either of these questions is YES, DO NOT USE Voltarol Emulgel without talking to your doctor again.
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Voltarol Emulgel is not suitable for use in children.
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Using your medicine
After using your medicine It is unusual for this medicine to cause problems. Occasionally, the following unwanted effects can occur:
Tell your doctor if any of these problems arise. Also, if your medicine upsets you in any other way, tell your doctor. Precautions REMEMBER: This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor con prescribe it for you Never give it to others. It may be unsuitable for them even if they have the same symptoms as you. Do not use the gel after the expiry date shown on the tube. Return any unused gel to your Pharmacist. |