Novartis South Africa (Pty) Ltd., 72 Steel Road, Spartan, 1619. Voltaren Emulgel.
Diclofenac diethylammonium 1.16 g ≡ 1g diclofenac sodium/100 g Reg. No. U/3.1/77. Presentation: Packs of 20 g, 50 g and 100 g Aluminium laminated tubes with white polypropylene caps. Indications: For the symptomatic relief of localized traumatic inflammation and pain.
Dosage: Voltaren Emulgel is applied locally to the skin 3 or 4 times daily and rubbed in gently.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to diclofenac or to any of the excipients.
Known hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Precautions/Warnings: Do not apply to diseased skin, open wounds or injuries. Avoid contact with the eyes and the mucous membranes.
Do not take by mouth. Systemic side effects cannot be excluded when the product is applied to large areas of skin for prolonged periods of time.
Interactions: As experienced with systemically absorbed diclofenac sodium.
Side effects: Skin: rash,eczema,erythema, dermatitis (including dermatitis contact).
Other: Very rare; Asthma, hypersensitivity.
Note: Before prescribing, please read full prescribing information.