Application

After thin application of the pain gel, it should be massaged in for a few seconds and then left to soak in. In combination with air, it quickly forms a non-sticky, dense film over the affected skin and joint area. In case of normal overexertion of joints, the area treated with gel should be left open.

For sprains, an additional supporting bandage can be applied, also known as a voltar bandage. This should be repeated once a day. Also in cases of joint overstrain, which is accompanied by pain and redness, and Voltarengel is used without a bandage, the application should be repeated 2-3 times a day.

Diclofenac gel during pregnancy

Already in the first months of pregnancy Diclofenac Gel should be used sparingly. During the last third of the pregnancy it is not recommended to use Diclofenac Gel. If the active ingredient Diclofenac is used in tablet form, the risk of damage to the embryo is much higher.

However, local application of the active substance could in individual cases also cause damage to the unborn child. Moreover, with local application, it can never be completely ruled out that a part of it will enter the body systemically. Therefore, a careful handling of Diclofenac Gel during pregnancy is recommended.

With Diclofenac Gel it is therefore rare, but possible, that heart defects and kidney dysfunction in the unborn child may occur. The active ingredient Diclofenac can lead to increased blood loss in the mother during birth. This is due to the inhibition of thromboxane formation.

The active ingredient also inhibits prostaglandins. However, the prostaglandins are very important for triggering the contractions. As a result, the birth may be delayed.

Furthermore, the prostaglandins, together with the prostacyclins, are important for keeping open a certain vascular connection, the so-called Ductus arteriosus Botalli, of the unborn child. Diclofenac also inhibits the prostacyclins. As a result, the active ingredient can cause premature closure of this embryonic vascular connection.As already mentioned, the risk is very low when the active ingredient is applied locally, i.e. when using the Diclofenac Gel. But an exclusion of the risk is not possible. Diclofenac gel should not be applied to the breast while breastfeeding.