Voveran Gel 1% (21 g)

Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) is a topical pain-relief medicine that contains diclofenac 1% in each 21 g tube. Diclofenac belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, and this gel is used on the skin to help relieve pain and inflammation in joints and muscles. Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) is commonly used for short-term relief of aches from sprains, strains, and localized arthritis discomfort. Because it is applied directly to the painful area, it can target surface-level pain without being a pill or injection.

How it works: Diclofenac blocks substances in the body called prostaglandins that drive pain and swelling. When Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) is rubbed onto the skin, it delivers the medicine right to the painful area to help reduce inflammation there.

Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) is a topical 1% diclofenac gel, so it is designed to be rubbed onto the skin rather than taken by mouth. Since there are no other strengths or forms in this range, this product fits standard topical diclofenac use for people who need localized pain relief and have been told by a clinician to use a gel. A doctor may choose Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) when a patient needs a skin-applied NSAID instead of an oral pain medicine.

• Sprains and strains
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Osteoarthritis pain in a local area
• Back or soft-tissue soreness

• Use only on clean, dry, unbroken skin over the painful area.
• Apply a thin layer of Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) and rub it in gently until absorbed.
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the treated area.
• Do not apply to the eyes, mouth, nose, genitals, or open wounds.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages or heating pads unless your doctor says to.
• Use it only as often as your doctor directs; it is not meant to be swallowed.

Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) provides diclofenac 1% for topical use, so the amount absorbed depends on how much is applied and where it is used. How often it should be applied, and the maximum amount per day, must be set by your doctor based on your condition and treatment area. Do not use more than prescribed, even though this is a local gel rather than an oral NSAID.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Diclofenac may include:

• Mild skin redness
• Itching at the application site
• Dry skin
• Rash where applied
• Burning or stinging feeling
• Skin irritation

• Use only on intact skin; avoid cuts, rashes, and infected areas.
• Do not use more than directed, since too much diclofenac can increase NSAID risks.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disease.
• Avoid using other NSAIDs unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Limit alcohol if you are also taking other NSAIDs or medicines that can irritate the stomach.
• Do not use if you have had an aspirin or NSAID allergy or asthma flare with those medicines.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, especially later in pregnancy, unless specifically advised by a clinician.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Corticosteroids such as prednisone
• Antiplatelet medicines such as clopidogrel
• Alcohol, which can raise stomach-bleeding risk when combined with NSAID exposure

Store Voveran Gel 1% (21 g) at room temperature, tightly closed, and away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.