How Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel Works
Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC at work
See how Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC combats OA joint pain.
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Pain starts at the molecular level
Inflammatory stimuli catalyze the formation of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, which induce pain and inflammation.1,2
Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC targets pain at the source
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Diclofenac inhibits COX receptors
The mechanism of action of diclofenac is similar to other NSAIDs. Diclofenac inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), an early component of the arachidonic acid cascade, resulting in the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.3
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Specially designed to penetrate
Specially designed to penetrate deep through the skin at the site of pain to deliver powerful arthritis pain relief.4
For effective relief of pain
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Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC
Relieves arthritis pain in the hand, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, and knee.
Patients now have broader access to OA pain relief!
Find out more
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How well does Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC work?
See how effective Voltaren® Arthritis Pain is on OA of the knee.
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Clinically proven to work
Voltaren® Arthritis Pain gel OTC is effective pain relief for OA pain of the hand.
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