Voltadol Forte gel

What Voltadol Forte is and what it is used for

Diclofenac diethylamine, the active substance in this medicine, belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and topically acts as a local pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

Voltadol Forte is indicated in adults and adolescents over 14 years of age for the local relief of mild and occasional pain and inflammation caused by:

small bruises, bumps, strains

torticollis or other contractures

occasional back pain (as a consequence of practicing sports activities or during activities of daily living)

Mild sprains caused by a sprain.

How to use Voltadol Forte

Always take the following instructions for administration of Voltadol Forte, unless your doctor has told you to do different. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

This medicine is to be applied only on the skin (cutaneous use).

The normal dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 14 years: Apply 2 times a day, every 12 hours, (preferably in the morning and at night) a small amount of gel on the local inflamed or painful area.

The amount of gel will vary depending on the size of the affected area (normally, it will be enough to apply an amount similar to the size of between a cherry and a walnut).

Use the least amount necessary for the shortest time required.

How to use:

For the first use of the tube, unscrew the cap. Insert the back of the cap into the piece that closes the tube. Turn the cap until the tube is open.

Spread a thin layer of the gel on the area of ​​the skin where there is pain and inflammation, with a gentle massage.

Close the tube tightly after use.

Wash your hands after applying the gel unless these are the treatment area.

If pain or swelling worsens or persists after 7 days of treatment, consult your doctor.

If you forget to use Voltadol Forte

If you forget to apply this medication when appropriate, apply the gel as soon as possible and continue treatment as normal.

Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you use more Voltadol Forte than you should

If you accidentally swallow Voltadol Forte or have used it over a large area of ​​the skin and for a long period of time, adverse reactions similar to those caused by diclofenac may occur when taken orally (eg tablets).

The main symptoms of overdose are: digestive or kidney disorders and shortness of breath.

If you have applied too much of the medicine, it is recommended to remove it by washing the affected area with plenty of water, or by removing part.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, immediately go to a medical center or call the Toxicological Information Service (91 562 04 20), indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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