Voltaren
Voltaren helps to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and lower fever.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac sodium
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Adults usually take 100-150 mg per day, divided into 2-3 doses. Your doctor will tell you the exact dose.
Method
Swallow tablets whole with water. It's best to take them before a meal or on an empty stomach. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.
Important
Do not take more than 150 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach pain
- •Gas
- •Loss of appetite
- •Rash
- •Changes in liver test results
RARE
- •Heart attack
- •Heart failure
- •Chest pain
- •Severe allergic skin reactions (e.g., rashes, blisters, hives, severe itching)
- •Liver problems
- •Kidney problems (e.g., blood in urine)
- •Stomach inflammation
- •Severe abdominal pain
- •Bloody stool or diarrhea
- •Mouth sores
- •Low red or white blood cell count
- •Drowsiness
- •Confusion
- •Depression
- •Sleeping problems
- •Tingling or numbness in hands/feet
- •Vision problems
- •Ringing in the ears
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you have heart disease or a history of stroke.
- Do not take if you are allergic to diclofenac or similar pain medicines (NSAIDs).
- Do not take if you have a stomach ulcer, bleeding, or a hole in your stomach or intestines.
- Do not take if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart problems.
- Do not take if you are in the last three months of pregnancy.
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- This medicine can hide symptoms of infection, like fever, making diagnosis difficult.
- Stop taking and contact your doctor immediately if you develop a severe skin rash, blisters, or sores in your mouth.
- Using this medicine may slightly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with high doses or long-term use.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. For short-term use only. Do not use in severe renal impairment. Increases swelling, worsens renal and heart failure and causes cardiovascular events. Increases risk of bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Consider potential interactions especially with preparations that increase risk of bleeding. (updated 16.9.2024)