The number 1 doctor recommended OTC topical pain relief brand, Voltaren is approved for arthritis pain. Voltaren has a triple effect that relieves arthritis pain, improves mobility and reduces stiffness to provide prescription-strength arthritis joint pain relief over the counter. With diclofenac sodium, this topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is an alternative to pain pills that can be applied on up to two joints for topical arthritis pain relief in your hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles and knees. The arthritis pain reliever contains Voltaren Emulgel, which combines properties of arthritis cream and gel to go below the surface of the skin and attack pain at the site. You should feel significant pain relief within 7 days of continuous use of Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, giving you the freedom to live your life and be there for those you love. Voltaren is paraben and dye-free and provides long lasting relief and control to move when applied 4 times a day. Use for up to 21 days. In clinical studies, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee demonstrated a significant improvement in pain (vs. a placebo) starting at 1 week that was sustained through 12 weeks of treatment. Take on the day with the powerful topical pain relief of Voltaren. *VOSG-PN-310, Barthel HR et al. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2009;39:203-212, VOSG-PE-315; Altman RD et al. J Rhematol, 2009;36:1991-9
From the manufacturer How Does Voltaren Work? The specially designed emulgel cools and soothes the skin The emulgel releases diclofenac, the pain-fighting active ingredient, into the skin¹ ¹Brune K. Persistence of NSAIDs at effect sites and rapid disappearance from side-effect compartments contributes to tolerability. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007;23(12):2985-2995. The skin acts as a reservoir where there is a sustained release of diclofenac to fight pain at the source¹ VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN GEL VS OTHER TOPICAL TREATMENTS
