{"id":30984,"date":"2022-11-07T09:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T09:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=30984"},"modified":"2022-11-08T07:49:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T07:49:05","slug":"voltaren-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/voltaren-t\/","title":{"rendered":"Voltaren T uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>25 mg\u00a0Tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Voltaren T is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voltaren T suppresses\u00a0inflammation, relieves pain, and lowers fever.\u00a0Voltaren T belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory\/anti-rheumatic drugs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Voltaren T can be used for temporary mild to moderate pain conditions, e.g.&nbsp;headache, toothache, muscle and joint pain, back problems, menstrual pains and in case of fever in cold diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the doctor may have prescribed the medicine for a different area of \u200b\u200buse and\/or with a different&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;than stated in the package insert.&nbsp;Always follow the doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;and instructions on the label on the medicine package.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Voltaren T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Voltaren T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you are allergic to&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;, aspirin,&nbsp;ibuprofen&nbsp;or any other&nbsp;NSAID&nbsp;preparation, or to any ingredient in Voltaren T (Indicated in section 6).&nbsp;Signs of a&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;may be swelling of the face and mouth (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;), difficulty breathing, chest pain, runny nose, skin rash or any other type of&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have previously had allergic reactions such as\u00a0asthma, runny nose, or skin rash when you have taken painkillers containing\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0or other medicines for pain\/inflammation in the\u00a0NSAID group,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have severe liver disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have an increased tendency to bleed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have&nbsp;porphyria&nbsp;(metabolic disease)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have or have had recurrent&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;or duodenal ulcers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have previously had\u00a0stomach ulcers\u00a0or duodenal ulcers during troftment with\u00a0diclofenac\u00a0or similar preparations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have a known heart disease and\/or disease in the blood vessels of the brain,e.g.\u00a0heart attack,\u00a0s,troke\u00a0, &#8220;mini-stroke&#8221; (\u00a0transient\u00a0ismic attack,\u00a0TIA\u00a0).\u00a0You may also have had narrowings in the blood vessels to the heart or brain, or have had surgery for such narrowings by clearing\u00a0vessels\u00a0or via a\u00a0bypass\u00a0operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have or ha,ve had problems with blood circulation \u00a0peripheral\u00a0vascular disease)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 if you have severe kidney disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 during the last 3 months of pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inform your doctor if you have recently had or are going to have surgery on your stomach or intestinal tract before taking Voltaren T 25 mg because Voltaren T 25 mg can sometimes impair wound healing in the intestines after surgery.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em>Higher&nbsp;doses&nbsp;than those recommended may entail serious risks.&nbsp;Never use several different painkillers at the same time without consulting a doctor or pharmacist<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Side effects&nbsp;can be minimized by treating with the lowest effective&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for the shortest possible time.&nbsp;In general, a higher&nbsp;dose&nbsp;than recommended can entail risks.&nbsp;This also means that the combination of several&nbsp;NSAID&nbsp;preparations at the same dose should be avoided.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have or have had the following diseases, you should consult a doctor before treatment with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Voltaren T is started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-angina, blood clots, high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;gastric ulcer&nbsp;or duodenal ulcer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease (\u00a0ulcerative colitis,\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-liver disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; heart or kidney disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavities,\u00a0asthma, COPD (\u00a0chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\u00a0),\u00a0chronic\u00a0infection\u00a0of the respiratory tract, or allergic reactions such as\u00a0hives\u00a0or\u00a0angioedema\u00a0(periodically occurring local swellings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;SLE&nbsp;(connective tissue disease)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-blood diseases and diseases with an increased tendency to bleed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before receiving\u00a0diclofenac, tell your doctor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you smoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have high&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;or triglyceride values \u200b\u200b(blood fats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly people should be observant of the increased risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that exist in older age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSAIDs&nbsp;including Voltaren T can rarely cause&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;which can occur at any time during treatment with or without warning symptoms.&nbsp;Patients who experience problems from the gastrointestinal tract, especially elderly patients, should contact a doctor in case of abdominal symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other\u00a0NSAIDs, Voltaren T can mask signs or symptoms of\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of chickenpox, this medicine should not be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of Voltaren T (as well as all drugs that inhibit cyclooxygenase\/prostaglandin synthesis) may make it more difficult to get pregnant.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are planning pregnancy or if you have problems conceiving.&nbsp;The effect is temporary, i.e. it stops when you stop using these types of drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines such as Voltaren T can lead to a slightly increased risk of heart attack or\u00a0stroke\u00a0.\u00a0Such an increase in risk is more likely when using high\u00a0doses\u00a0and during long-term treatment.\u00a0Do not exceed the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0or treatment period of 5 days for the pain and 3 days for fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should pay attention to signs and symptoms such as\u00a0chest pain, shortness of brwith, weakness, slurred speech that may come without warning.\u00a0If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If pain relievers for headaches are used for a longer periodtime, the headache may worsen.\u00a0Contact your doctor if The use think this applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use of other medicines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might be taking any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voltaren a T can affect or be affected by certain medicines that contain the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-anticoagulants (e.g.\u00a0warfarin, ticlopidine,\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid,\u00a0heparin\u00a0),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; medicines for the treatment of\u00a0diabetes, ith the exception of\u00a0insulin,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-lithium or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRI&nbsp;) (used in certain types of depression)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;(used for heart problems)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-tacrolimus (used in transplants and&nbsp;eczema&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-ciclosporin (used in transplants, in severe&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;and rheumatism)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-certaiand n medicines against high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(so-called beta-receptor blocking agents,\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II\u00a0antagonists,\u00a0and\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(water-reducing agents that are also used against high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-quinolone antibiotics (used for urinary tract infections)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;(used to treat inflammatory diseases)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-colestipol or cholestyrami,ne (used for high blood lipids)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-rifampicin (&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;for&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-carbamazepine (used in&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;St. John&#8217;s wort<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; methotrexate (used in\u00a0psoriasis, rheumatism, and some forms of cancer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-sulfinpyrazone (used in&nbsp;gout&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-voriconazole or&nbsp;fluconazole&nbsp;(used for fungal infections)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;(used in&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;&nbsp;amiodarone&nbsp;(used for heart rhythm disturbances)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-trimethoprim (used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concomitant use of other&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;should be avoided as the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;increases.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voltaren T 25 mg should not be given to children and adolescents under the age of 18.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingestion of Voltaren T can\u00a0inhibit\u00a0fertility\u00a0in women and should be avoided by women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant.\u00a0Treatment during any part of the pregnancy must only take place after a doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voltaren T passes into breast milk.&nbsp;To avoid effects on the child, Voltaren T should not be used during breastfeeding.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voltaren T can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as visual disturbances, dizziness or drowsiness in some people.\u00a0You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects\u00a0.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voltaren T contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets contain sucrose.&nbsp;If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Voltaren T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Temporary mild to moderate pain conditions and fever in cold illnesses<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A,dults (over 18 years): 1 tablet (25 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed.\u00a0Do not take more than 3 tablets (75 mg) per day.\u00a0Do not exceed the indicated\u00a0dose.\u00a0Contact a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 3 days for fever and 5 days for pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that the effect of Voltaren T i too strong or too weak, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are swallowed together with the liquid.\u00a0The tablets should not be split or chewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Voltaren T&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Voltaren T and tell a doctor immediately if you notice the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Infection\u00a0with fever with greatly worsened general condition or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat\/pharynx\/mouth or vomiting.\u00a0Voltaren T can affect the white\u00a0blood cells\u00a0so that the defense against infection deteriorates (very rare).\u00a0A blood test can rule out a lack of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0).\u00a0It is important that you inform the doctor about your medication when contacting the doctor.<\/li><li>Symptoms such as swelling of\u00a0a. face, tongue and\/or pharynx and\/or difficulty swallowing or\u00a0hives\u00a0occurring together with difficulty breathing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0) occurs (very rare).<\/li><li>Skin rash or damage to the mucous membranes.\u00a0Serious skin reactions (Steven Johnson&#8217;s syndrome (\u00a0mucosa\u00a0and skin inflammation with blisers and high fever) and\u00a0Lyell&#8217;s syndrome\u00a0(like Steven-Johnson&#8217;s syndrome but also with sudden skin peeling)) with the use of\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0have been reported (very rare).<\/li><li>Palpitations or sudden chest pain (signsthe  of a heart attack).\u00a0If you become short of breath, have difficulty breathing when you lie down or if your feet or legs swell (signs of\u00a0heart failure\u00a0) (uncommon).<\/li><li>Mild cramping and tenderness in the stomach, which begins shortly after starting treatment with Voltaren T and is followed by rectal bleedinYou must informithin 24 hours of the onset of stomach pain (reported, occurring in an unknown number of users).<\/li><li>Chest pain,n, which may be a sign of a potentially serious\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0called Kuoni&#8217;s syndrome (Not known)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The followinoccur effects\u00a0have also been reported when using Voltaren T<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/em>\u00a0Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, decreased appetite, increased flatulence, headache, dizziness, vertigo, skin rash, elevated liver values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;spasm of the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):<\/em>\u00a0Fatigue, swelling of the body due to fluid retention,\u00a0hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0(\u00a0hives, allergic shock reaction with drop in blood pressure), gastritis,\u00a0stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding (vomiting blood, blood in the stool, bloody diarrhea),\u00a0impotence\u00a0(uncertain relationship), liver function disorders (inflammation of the liver, jaundice),\u00a0asthma\u00a0(including shortness of breath).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users including isolated reports):<\/em>\u00a0Effects on vision (blurred vision, double vision) and hearing (impaired hearing, tinnitus), difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, irritability, anxiety, depression, memory disturbances, confusion, distorted perception of reality\u00a0)\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_\u00a0_,\u00a0eczema,\u00a0itching, skin redness, hair loss, photosensitivity reactions, effects on the kidneys (e.g. reduced or stopped urine production and blood in the urine), liver failure,\u00a0meningitis\u00a0or\u00a0pneumonia\u00a0without a bacterial cause,\u00a0stroke, intestinal problems (e.g. constipation,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the intestine with bleeding), deterioration of\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease\u00a0and\u00a0ulcerative colitis,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the tongue, mouth or esophagus,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;, serious skin and soft tissue infections occur in rare cases in connection with chickenpox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines such as\u00a0diclofenac\u00a0can lead to a slightly increased risk of heart attack or\u00a0stroke, the risk increases with higher\u00a0doses\u00a0and long-term treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Voltaren T should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the carton and printed packaging after Ex.date.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the harmacist how to deal with medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active ingredient is diclofenac potassium.\u00a01 tablet contains 25 mg of diclofenac potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Other ingredients are calcium phosphate, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, macrogol 8000, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide (dye E 171), red iron oxide (dye E 172).<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet is 7 mm, and bright red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressed packaging of 10 and 20 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and 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