Voltaren pain gel
introduction
Voltaren® pain gel is, as the name suggests, a pain gel that can be applied to the skin and then locally reduces the pain. The pain gel is applied like a body lotion. It is quickly absorbed into the skin and then distributes its pain-relieving effect so that especially muscle pain (including sore muscles) can be relieved quickly and effectively.
effect
There are different reasonwhy Voltaren® pain gel can be used. Because the gel locally on the skin is applied, it is particularly suitable for pain that is developing only in a certain place of the body, for example for Pain in the calf.
Voltaren® pain gel can be used especially for the so-called somatic pain be used. This is easily localized painthat of the Muscles or the skin itself goes out (for example sore muscles).
At organic (visceral) Pain on the other hand, Voltaren® pain gel is the one wrong choice because this pain better with Medication in Pill shape be treated.
A particularly common cause for the use of Voltaren® pain gel is Back pain. Most back pain (up to 80%) is caused by the Tension of the muscles. Also the so-called Lumbago is due to an acute form of muscle tension or stiffening. In this case it mainly helps to use the back muscles warmth to relax. Voltaren® Pain Gel is often also smeared on the back as it relieves the pain.
The positive thing about Voltaren® Pain Gel is that it mainly reduces the pain in the muscles, however does not have to be absorbed through the intestine like for example Aspirin® or Paracetamol®. As a result, the effect of Voltaren® pain relief is much more targeted and with fewer side effects connected. Furthermore, there is a total of approx 12 hours of action from Voltaren® pain gel. This means that the patient can go about their activities throughout the day without being too much affected by the pain.
Voltaren® pain gel is not only very popular and easy to use for back pain, but also becomes common among athletes used. Due to the local pain relieving effect of Voltaren® pain gel, this is mainly for Pulled muscles very popular. Also at Sprains, for example on the ankle, Voltaren® pain gel can help well. However, it is important to ensure that the injury "just“To a Strain or compression and that not for example one Tendon tear exists because it should not only be treated with pain gel but also surgically.
If Voltaren® pain gel is not sufficient to prevent the pain, a doctor should also be consulted so that he can examine the affected area carefully. The effect of Voltaren® pain gel may also not be sufficient for back pain. This is the case, for example, if an acute vertebral slippage (spondylolisthesis) or an acute herniated disc (Prolapse) is present. In this case, a doctor should be consulted.
However, if the effect of Voltaren® pain gel is sufficient to combat the pain, the cause of the pain is very likely to be found in the muscles and can therefore be treated well with the pain gel.
Other causes that can be used for the use of Voltaren® pain gel are, for example, the so-called tennis elbow (Radialis humeric epicondylitis).
This is a disease in which the muscles of the forearm are irritated, which then leads to pain in the elbow area where the muscles originate. In this case, Voltaren® pain gel can be applied locally to the affected area on the elbow and unfold its effect there without any pain-relieving effect on other areas of the arm that is not necessary.
Also at Tendinitis or a mild form of joint degeneration (arthrosis) it is possible to use Voltaren® pain gel. However, it is important to know that Voltaren® pain gel is a purely symptomatic therapy acts. This means that while the pain is reduced, the actual cause of the pain remains. This can be illustrated using the example of tendinitis. If Voltaren® Pain Gel is applied to the skin over the inflamed tendon sheath, the pain is relieved, but the tendon is still inflamed. That means the tendons too still spared must be and should not be overstrained, even if the pain has disappeared with Voltaren® pain gel.
Voltaren® pain gel forte
In addition to the normal Voltaren pain gel, there is also the so-called Voltaren pain gel forte. This is a form of pain gel that applied less often must be than the normal form and yet one same effect achieved. Specifically, that means that normal Voltaren pain gel 3-4 times a day must be applied to the painful area of skin while, however Voltaren forte only every 12 hours, i.e. twice a day has to be applied and still has the same effect as Voltaren pain gel. This more comfortable variant is especially for working patients recommended for those who do not want to apply the pain gel to the affected skin area in between at work.
Alternatives
Besides Voltaren® there is also pain gel some alternativeswhich can also be used for pain relief. On the one hand, a pain gel can also be used as an alternative to Voltaren® Oral medicine taken by mouth be used. This is a tablet or an effervescent tablet such as aspirin®, Paracetamol®or Diclofenac®.
Of the advantage One of these drugs is that, for example, they also include one at times strong anti-inflammatory effect have, which can be beneficial in the case of tendinitis or tennis elbow, for example. Of the disadvantage is, however, that this alternative to Voltaren® pain gel taken by mouth will and from there first in the intestines must arrive in order to then be absorbed into the blood via the intestine (resorption process) so that the blood then transports the pain-relieving agents to the corresponding region in the body. This enormous long transport route leads to the fact that, on the one hand, you have to consume more active ingredient than is actually necessary, because a lot of it Effect already lost on the way goes. On the other hand, there is a so-called systematic effect. This means that not only the elbow or the back, for example, have a pain-relieving effect, but the whole body, including the leg and stomach, although this is not necessary at all.
Furthermore have all alternatives to Voltaren® pain gels that are administered in the form of medication much higher side effects and / or interactions. With Voltaren® pain gel there can also be side effects, such as allergic reaction in the form of Rashes or Shortness of breath, however, the side effects are less common and more predictable than with tablets.
Tablets however, are an important alternative if the patient is, for example, a open wound Has. In this case, Voltaren® Pain gel cannot be used Instead, a pain reliever medication should be taken in any case, which can be administered in the form of tablets.
In general, it is important to mention that pain medication, regardless of the form, not without consultation with the doctor during pregnancy or in children should be used. Since Voltaren® pain gel also contains the active ingredient diclofenac, it should not be used if patients are allergic or hypersensitive to this active ingredient.
Pack size
Voltaren pain gel is in different pack sizes to acquire. A distinction is made between the 60 g, 120 g, 150 g or 180 g tube. Depending on the size of the application area, the patient should choose either a larger or a smaller pack size of Voltaren pain gel. For example, if a patient suffers Back painso it is recommended to have a big pack To take Voltaren pain gel as it is a very good back pain large area acts, which must be creamed.
However, a patient only has Pain in the area of the Elbow, for example with a tennis elbow, one is enough small pack size Voltaren pain gel, as only a small area of skin needs to be smeared.
The Pain gel Voltaren forte however, is in the pack sizes 100 g and 150 g available and can also be purchased as required.
dosage
The dosage of Voltaren pain gel should be the best agreed with a doctor become. However, it is common that Voltaren Pain Gel approx 3-4 times a day applied to the affected painful area. Maximum however, should not be more than 16 g of Voltaren pain gel per day be used.
With children should be something more careful with the dosage be avoided and this should definitely be discussed with the pediatrician. With Voltaren forte, on the other hand, it is sufficient to apply this to the affected area of skin twice a day.
price
The price of Voltaren Pain Gel depends very much on the size required. The largest packs, some of which are only available on the Internet, are of course also the most expensive. 300g cost between 18-31 €, 240g cost between 20-27 €, 210g between 13-23 €. The 180g Pack costs between 10-25 € depending on whether the product is purchased online or in a pharmacy. The 120g Pack is already available for 8-15 €, the 60g Pack even for 4-9 €.
