What is Voltaren/ Generic Voltaren or Diclofenac Sodium?

Voltaren is a medicine that is especially used for treating body pain or inflammation resulting from ankylosing spondylitis, a specific type of spondylitis or arthritis. Voltaren belongs to the class of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diclofenac sodium is the salt used in both Voltaren and generic voltaren which is equivalent to voltaren in use and effect.

Voltaren / Diclofenac Mechanism

Voltaren/ Diclofenac relieves from pain by decreasing the level of hormones that are chiefly responsible for causing pain as well as inflammation in various parts of the body.

Voltaren ? Diclofenac Dosage

• Voltaren/ Diclofenac tablets are available in several dosages namely, Voltaren/ Diclofenac 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg tablets.
• You should take Voltaren as per the instructions of the doctor. Never take the medication in larger/smaller amounts or for a longer period than recommended by the physician.
• Voltaren is meant to be swallowed only. An extended-release Voltaren/ Diclofenac tablet should never be broken, crushed or chewed.
• If you have missed a dosage of Voltaren/ Diclofenac you need to take the missed dose at the earliest. But if it is time for your next dose, never take extra dosage to compensate for the missed dose. Over dosage of Voltaren should be totally avoided as it may make you victim of a range of Voltaren side effects. In case you have already taken overdosages of Voltaren, you should consult the physician.

Voltaren/ Diclofenac Side effects

Voltaren is a chemically synthesized medicine and hence it occasionally triggers off a couple of side effects. Particulars on Voltaren/ Diclofenac side effects are mentioned below:

Less Serious Voltaren Side Effects

Voltaren/ Diclofenac aids certain less serious side effects namely, rashes on the skin, blurry vision, stomach problems, headache, diarrhea, bloating, constipation and light-headedness.

Serious Voltaren Side Effects

Some of the serious side effects yielded by Voltaren/Diclofenac are particularly,

• black or bloody excreta
• less urination
• quick weight gain or swelling
• appetite loss
• tendency to vomit
• pain the stomach
• jaundice
• red skin rashes
• a tingling feeling in the skin
• weakness of muscles
• convulsions

Voltaren Safety Measures

To keep Voltaren/ Diclofenac side effects at bay and to obtain maximum benefits from Voltaren usage, it is important for you to follow a couple of precautionary measures before and during the administration of Voltaren. These are especially mentioned below:

• Before taking Voltaren/ Diclofenac, you need to inform the doctor if you have kidney/liver disorder, asthma or a disorder that makes you bleed or clots your blood. Altogether, before opting for Voltaren, it is important for you to let the physician know if you have or had heart attack, blood clotting and stroke or if you are currently in the grip of hypertension, heart failure or heart diseases.
• You should never administer Voltaren/ Diclofenac before or after undergoing heart bypass surgery.
• Never opt for Voltaren/ Diclofenac if you have allergies to Voltaren or any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Voltaren/ Diclofenac may prove to be extremely risky to an unborn child. Therefore, before taking Voltaren, it is necessary to inform the physician if you are pregnant or have plans to achieve pregnancy.

Voltaren/ Diclofenac Storage

• Voltaren/ Diclofenac should be stored at room temperature only.
• Voltaren/ Diclofenac should be stored away from heat and moisture.