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What is voltaren gel good for?
Voltaren Emulgel is used to treat pain and inflammation of muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments, due to sprains and strains, sports injuries (eg. tennis elbow) and soft tissue rheumatism (eg. bursitis; tendinitis).
How does Menthol work?
Menthol is known as a counterirritant. It works by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. These feelings on the skin distract you from feeling the aches/pains deeper in your muscles and joints.
What is Volitra gel?
About Volitra Gel 30g Volitra Gel 30g belongs to the class of medications called ‘Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs’ (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders, strain, sprain, arthritis and low back pain.
How do I apply Voltaren Gel to my knee?
Apply the gel (4 g) to the affected foot or knee or ankle, 4 times daily. Voltaren® Gel should be gently massaged into the skin ensuring application to the entire affected foot or knee or ankle. The entire foot includes the sole, top of the foot and the toes.
Is Voltaren stronger than ibuprofen?
How Voltaren and Advil Are Different. The differences between these two drugs primarily have to do with the strength of the dosage, with Voltaren being the more potent of the two.
What does menthol do to your lungs?
Health Effects of Menthol When inhaled, menthol can reduce airway pain and irritation from cigarette smoke and suppress coughing, giving smokers the illusion of breathing more easily.
How does menthol work as a decongestant?
Menthol has been shown to reduce dyspnea in many respiratory conditions (1–3). It is a naturally-occurring cold receptor agonist that specifically activates the transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) channel in the skin and mucous membranes (2).
How often should I apply Voltaren gel?
For osteoarthritis of the knees, ankles, or feet using Voltaren® 1\% gel: Adults—Apply 4 grams (g) to the affected skin areas four times a day (a total of 16 g each day). However, the total dose should not exceed 32 g per day over all affected joints. Use the enclosed dosing card to measure the appropriate dose.
Is Voltaren gel safe to use?
Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while using Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel.
Which gel is best for knee pain?
Diclofenac (Voltaren) is an NSAID gel that relieves osteoarthritis pain, especially in joints such as the: hands. feet. knees.
Where should you not use Voltaren Gel?
The gel may help ease joint pain just as well as oral forms of the NSAID. Voltaren Gel should not used in people at risk for heart attack or stroke or who have had recent heart surgery. The drug should be used with caution in people in people with certain health issues such as kidney or liver disease.
Can I take ibuprofen and use Voltaren gel at the same time?
Using ibuprofen together with diclofenac is generally not recommended. Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.