Effective Relief from Pain

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It targets local pain relief and swelling (inflammation) in the back & muscle. In addition, the gel relieves pain in joints, sprains, strains and as well as minor sports injuries.

Voltaren Emugel Back & Muscle Pain is available in these sizes: 50g, 100g, and 150g.

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How it works

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain is formulated for rubbing into the skin to relieve acute pain affecting the joints and muscles. The active substance, diclofenac diethylamine, belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that work by blocking the production of particular substances, called prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of pain and inflammation.

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When to use it

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain is used to for relief of pain associated with acute, localized muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries (e.g. sprain of ankles, strain of shoulder or back muscles).

Consumer information

Medicinal ingredients: diclofenac diethylamine

Non-medicinal ingredients: carbomer, cocoyl caprylocaprate, diethylamine, fragrance (containing benzyl benzoate), isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, macrogol cetostearyl ether, propylene glycol, purified water.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is an analgesic?

    Analgesic is the medical term for a pain-killer, a drug that can provide relief from pain. Some analgesics stop pain by desensitizing local nerve endings (for example, in the painful joint); others work ‘centrally’ in the parts of the brain where pain is perceived.

  • What is diclofenac diethylamine?

    Diclofenac diethylamine is an analgesic, a medicine that relieves pain. Diclofenac diethylamine belongs to a group of analgesics called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

  • What is an NSAID?

    NSAID is an abbreviation for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are a group of analgesics that are widely used to relieve pain and inflammation, and include diclofenac, ibuprofen and aspirin. NSAIDs reduce the production of prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation.

  • Is Voltaren Emulgel a type of heat rub?

    Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain works differently. It is a medicated gel containing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ingredient, which penetrates the skin to provide local relief of pain and inflammation.

Health, wellness & your pain

Pain is rarely just physical nor is it always solved by taking medicine alone. Voltaren is your ally in helping you take more control of your pain journey, from the way you sleep, to mental wellbeing and complementary pain relief therapies.