Treating your pain

How does Voltaren
work?

Learn how Voltaren works to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

What is Voltaren Emulgel?

Voltaren, available over-the-counter, contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) ingredient called diclofenac diethylamine. Diclofenac diethylamine works to inhibit prostaglandin production in the body that cause pain and inflammation. By reducing their effects, diclofenac diethylamine helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.¹

Types of Voltaren Emulgel

Voltaren Emulgel is available in gel form. Here we explain how it works.

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Application of Voltaren to the skin

Voltaren Emulgel

Voltaren Emulgel is a topical pain medicine containing diclofenac diethylamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that treats pain and inflammation. It is clinically proven to effectively relieve pain associated with recent or acute localized muscle and joint injuries.¹

It is the #1 selling topical pain reliever in Canada^* and comes in 4 products:
Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain, Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength, Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength and Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength.

¹ Voltaren Product Monograph, 2018
* Nielsen, 02/14/2019

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What you need to know about pain relief

Here we explain how different types of pain relief products work, to help you choose the best one for your pain.

Pains & Treatments

Find out how you should treat your specific type of pain…

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What is inflammation?

Learn all about the processes that cause inflammation, why it happens and how it can make our bodies feel.

*Haleon Global Pain Index Research 2014, report, p.40

73% of people know that inflammation is a leading cause of pain

Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain Relief 1.16% w/w, Voltaren Emulgel Back & Muscle Pain with a No Mess Applicator 1.16% w/w, Voltaren Emulgel Extra Strength 2.32% w/w, Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Regular Strength 1.16% w/w and Voltaren Emulgel Joint Pain Extra Strength 2.32% w/w contains diclofenac diethylamine, and can be used for the relief of aches and pain associated with acute, localized minor muscle or joint injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries (e.g. sprain of ankle, strain of shoulder or back muscles). To be sure this product is right for you, please read and follow the label.

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