Voltaren Rapid Tablets 25mg

Diclofenac relieves pain, reduces inflammation and lowers temperature in infections of the ear, nose and throat.
Voltaren Rapid 25 is recommended for the short-term treatment of acute painful and inflammatory conditions such as ankle sprains, bruises and muscle strains; period pain, back pain and migraine headaches; post-operative pain eg. Following dental or minor surgery. Onset of pain relief is usually within 15 to 30 minutes.
Voltaren Rapid 25 is also effective in severe, painful inflammatory infections of the ear, nose or throat. In these conditions, however, you should consult your doctor as the underlying infection should also be treated.
Elderly people may be more sensitive to the effects of Voltaren Rapid 25 than other adults and should use the lowest dose for their condition. It is especially important for elderly patients to report any unwanted effects promptly to their doctor or pharmacist.

Adults: Initially 2 tablets, then if necessary, 1 or 2 tablets every 8 hours
Children over 14 years of age: 1 tablet 3 times daily. Do not exceed 6 tablets daily

Each tablet contains: Diclofenac potassium 25mg

If you suffer from stomach ulcer DO NOT TAKE Voltaren Rapid 25

If you have ever had an allergic reaction or asthma attack after taking diclofenac or any other anti-inflammatory medicine such as aspirin, DO NOT TAKE Voltaren Rapid 25

Check with your pharmacist before taking Voltaren Rapid 25 if;

Experience with diclofenic has revealed no evidence of birth defects attributable to the medicine. However, in conformity with current standards of medicinal practice, administration of Voltaren Rapid 25 during the first three months of pregnancy should not be undertaken unless it is considered essential and only in the lowest effective dose. As with other medicines of this type, Voltaren Rapid 25 should also not be administered during the last three months of pregnancy (as Cataflam could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery) unless it is considered essential by your doctor

Voltaren Rapid 25 passes into the breast milk, but in quantities so small that no undesirable effects on the infant are to be expected

Overdosage:
If you accidentally take more Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets than recommended, seek medical advice at once

Not recommended for children 14 years and under. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Store Below 30°C