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Voltaren Emulgel

Voltaren Emulgel

Voltaren Emulgel
2.5

31 reviews

Positive vs Negative
42%6%52%
Side Effects ?None, Mild side effects and Short-term physical illness
Symptom Relief
  • Significant Improvement
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  • Moderate Improvement
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  • Mild Improvement
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  • No Effect
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  • Felt Worse
Pain Type ?
  • Chronic
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  • Acute
Effective Within ?
  • 15 minutes
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  • 1 hour
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  • Several hours
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  • More than 1 Day
Value for Money
2.5
Ease of Use
3.8
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31 reviews
David S.
David S.NSW17 posts
 

Is the only tablet that really works. Such a relief . Beats everything else Show details

Kenneth
KennethNSW2 posts
 

What a waste – rang the chemist to make sure of the product, bought 2 tubes looking forward to pain relief. What a wast of money, could have bought 4 tubes of Deep Heat for the cost. At least I know that works. Wont even bother wasting my money on 12hr relief Voltaren !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Show details

Hossein K.
Hossein K.VIC6 posts
 

No Effect – I had back pain, bought this product form Chemist Warehouse, no effect at all. It's just like a moisturising lotion or cream with no effect. Waste of money! Show details

C.O
C.OQueensland21 posts
 

Love this product wish it would last longer – I love this product but I do wish the relief would last longer. I don’t use it as written, I use it a lot more frequently but I do find it gives relief. The osteo version is twice is strong, I find it more affective around joints . I use Voltaren on my face to reduce facial pain, neck and back and legs for muscular and osteo version on joints . I… Read more

suffer fibromyalgia, EDS, POTS, CFS/ME, FND, TMJ dysfunction , trigeminal neuralgia so my condition is difficult to treat with just one thing I also take stronger medical pain alternatives but This gel and osteo gel has relieved so much pain I use a lot on neck and face , I wish it was stronger and lasted longer. If anyone knows of anything better for muscular and nerve pain relief that’s topical please comment. But for those desperate for relief this can be the holy grail. Worth a try for sure. It is expensive , buy on special

Nuket
NuketQLD14 posts
 

6 Moths I couldn't feel my shoulder – 6 Moths I couldn't feel my shoulder! itching but when I touch my shoulder numbing, but I couldn't reach to scratch it. And smell so bad no one happy to sit near me... Show details

Mister_Plod
Mister_PlodSA26 posts
 

Never worked for Me! – I have arthritis in hands and ankles. Tried using this very expensive cream, applying up to 4 times a day and it did absolutely nothing. Online reviews in the social media about it are of the same opinion as me. Example … Read more

https://www.facebook.com/ChemistWarehouse/posts/pfbid02CP4twPnh3P1x3aAj7XMAhBWFfBTN4K2udywjhrAZEdXNQuBX3mLWiqEpdAUiwsmKl?comment_id=735923161415623&reply_comment_id=1310808519485805&notif_id=1678142665115624&notif_t=comment_mention&ref=notif. Just a con and a waste of money.

Donna S.
Donna S.2 posts
 

Not a good product – Doesn't work at all!! Brought Deep Heat in place of it much better!! Show details

Simmo
SimmoSA18 posts
 

Gave me some relief – I suffer from an old work injury and as I have aged I have some arthritis in my lower back, I applied this product as the chemist own brand was out of stock, the first thing I noticed was it was of a higher concentration of diclonfenac , As I perused the reviews that rubbished this product I too felt like I had been conned, but to my surprise an… Read more

hour later I did get some relief to my nagging back pain. I guess it does depend on the type of pain the patient has.

John Roberts
John RobertsNSW61 posts
 

May be useful for a sore finger - hopeless for serious pain – I have painful arthritis in my hands and feet, exacerbated especially by cold weather. This gel makes no difference at all - in fact, the pain may be ever so slightly worse after using it. I am better off placing my hands and feet in warm water - unfortunately, I can't walk like this! Like Savlon cream, it is recommended because it is safe - but this also means it is unlikely to do the job for which it is made (in serious pain cases).

Vicki
VickiWA20 posts
 

Not working !! – I have neck and back pain yesterday. Applied Voltaren twice but still pain. Didn't make any impact. Switching to another anti inflammatory cream. Even Panadol worked better than the cream Show details

Daphne
Daphne
 

No help – I have read that this product works for some, but there was no relief for me. In fact it feels worse when applied. I have advanced osteoarthritis of the knees & hips. Daphne Show details

Michele K.
Michele K.NSW
 

May as well be moisturiser! – several GPs recommended Voltaren gel for arthritis (knee, neck, elbow, ankle), tendonitis (ankle & foot), ankle sprains, and other muscle pain. No formulation has worked for me. I apply it per instructions for 3 days in hopes of relief, then pass the tube onto a relative it actually works for. Applying moisturiser to the soles and sides of my feet… Read more

provided more relief for the tendonitis! I'll stick with Goanna Rub and Arthro-Aid for chronic and acute aches and pains.

quresh d.
quresh d.QLD3 posts
 

its very Mild – I have had severe back ache and Voltaren was recommended. It's very mild and didn't work at all. May be it was meant for mild injuries. At $20 price tag it was disappointing. Show details

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Sharon H.
Sharon H.
 

They changed a good product and now I cannot use it – I have been using prescription Voltaren for at least 3 years for osteo arthritis in my hands and feet. It has been a great help, Now I tried the new Voltaren Emulgel. It is nice to put on, thinner, dries quickly. I almost instantly became allergic to it. Caused severe itching and some rash. Now I do not know what to do as it was helping me a lot. Show details

Roger D.
Roger D.
 

Garbage – I have tried Voltaren on 3 different spots...It did nothing to ease the pain...I will never buy this again. I am very disappointed. Back to the drawing board. Any reccommendations would be great Show details

Moo
Moo91 posts
 

Works on only certain types of muscle injuries – Had 2 types of tennis injuries. Voltaren worked on one, but didn't work on the other. Hurt my muscles near my ribs, commonly known as intercostal injury from over swinging, Voltaren gel did nothing for it. Then hurt muscles near elbow, aka tennis elbow. Voltaren gel gave me instant 100% relief but only for about 15 mins. Afterwards it's about… Read more

60% relief for 2hrs. Let's me sleep at least.

You just got to be lucky if it works for your type of injury.

Tony N
Tony N50 posts
 

Doesn't seem to do much – I pulled a muscle in my upper right arm about two weeks ago. I started with Voltaren Emulgel almost immediately but didn't really notice much effect. It gives you a nice warm/cool glow which subsides in a few minutes but as for pain relief - very little. I was kind of disappointed as this stuff cost a small fotune. I bought it in the biggest tube… Read more

possible as that was the cheapest per gram and I can tell you it will cost at least $3 per day to use this stuff. Personally, I don't really recommend it very highly, because I was expecting more for such a high price. A 150 gm tube cost $22 and it's been two weeks and I've used nearly $50 worth altogether. Not much bang for your buck. If I was going to do this again I would choose some sort of heat-treatment cream like Deep Heat or a capsacain cream and rely just on the heating effect for relief. You could just take Ibuprofen for the inflammation, or aspirin. Also, it's worth noting that this medication comes with two 'black box' warnings as it increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. So there's that...

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Thehonestreviewer
Thehonestreviewer54 posts
 

Have tried better – This works better on muscle pain or strain but that is it. Nice scent though and not like those that leave a strong scent behind either. Have tried better products of this nature. Show details

Ady
Ady
 

Had a collapsed lung for months and this helped me on my way. Plus hip and groin pain. Excellent – This is the best. Forget other creams and rubs. I have groin problems and a degenerative hip and this REALLY HELPS ME. HONESTLY. THE BEST.

SarahM88
SarahM88
 

Great product! Works wonders – I’m a 30 year old female, am someone how has broken their L1 and L2 Lumbar spine 8 years ago from a car accident I suffer with chronic inflammation on a daily/weekly basis and can definitely says this gel works for inflammation, with a combination of using Voltaren Emulgel and Fisiocrem, it treats the swelling and relieves the pain so I am able to function and move. I would definitely recommend this gel.

Eshy G
Eshy GQLD6 posts
 

It works for me – Sometimes I suffer from pain on my legs due to walking a lot and it can be very painful to the point where I cannot sleep. I bought this and decided to put it on and it worked like magic!

Kevin A
Kevin A2 posts
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Simply rubbish, doesn’t work – What a waste of money. It's useless. Found much better products in the market. Was thinking it might be good and gave it a try. Just did nothing. Don’t waste your hard earned money and make these companies rich. I wish I could return this and get my money back.

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Fern
Fern
 

Do not buy from KiwiDrug – I am not saying Voltaren Emulgel is not good but what KiwiDrug sales is not any good and they do not stand in back of it. It did nothing for me.

Paul Gray
Paul Gray2 posts
 

It worked for me – My doctor suggested I try this when my arthritic back played up .It worked like a treat.I wish I had discovered it sooner.The other good thing is that only a very small quantity enters your bloodstream unlike the oral tablets.

sophie
sophie42 posts
 

brings relief but short lasting – I have repeated strain injuries in my wrists from playing action sports at school and I find Voltaren is an essential in my school bag! It does bring relief to my aching wrists but I do find it doesn't last long. I go through a lot and it does get expensive but it does work!

Cass
Cass2 posts
 

Great relief – The relief from this gel was very quick. It worked quickly and effectively. The first time I used it, it was in conjunction with pain relief but I used a 2nd time and it worked just as well. Very happy to recommend this product

gerberry
gerberry18 posts
 

Good product for pain – I have found Voltaren Gel to be helpful over the years, Having had major surgery for my back it has put pressure on my knee. You have to work it into the joint and over the muscles where they join the joint. It works well for long term usage in conjunction with Voltaren tablets, the 25mg is available without prescription. Main thing with the… Read more

tablets that long term use may cause some kidney damage.

Muscle damage is better treated with one of the massage creams for pain.

Sada
SadaVIC747 posts
 

OK – This is a rub that works effectively for joint or muscle pain. I have used it and it has worked for the short term for me. Overall, I can use this when my pain is a bit slight and at that time it works fine. I have had to use this when I had very bad back pain and it works for the moment. It also works if you have any joint pain like in the knees… Read more

as well. Can be a bit expensive, but some chemists, like Chemist Warehouse have it on special or at least at a lower price.

Drummergran
DrummergranWA22 posts
 

GREAT FOR DRUMMER'S PAIN – I am a 67year old female drummer and have been experiencing a lot of pain in my right hand and knuckles to the point of my hand almost seizing up, I have tried the Voltaren Emulgel and had total relief in about 5 minutes will definetly keep a tube by my drum kit! Quick relief Just a bit greasy

piscean
piscean66 posts
 

Good – Excellent pain rub for joint or muscle pain. I use the voltaren emulgel for a shoulder joint problem which puts me in a lot of pain. I find the emulgel is excellent for settling down the inflamation. My husband also uses it regularly for back pain and finds it really helpful. The main thing I find with the emulgel is you need to work it into the… Read more ·  1

joint or area around the bones so it gets right into the joint and it then it works really well for inflamation and tenderness but if you just rub it in the general area it does not work as well. good for inflammation and joint pain expensive

hatfiena_1986
hatfiena_1986
 

Used and didnt get releif – used this product as i pinched a nerve in my back and was in a lot of pain, had to go to work and i dint want to use deep head due to the over powering smell, was very dissapointed in this product gave me no releif from pain wish i had have brought deep heat or another BRAND didnt live up to what the product was supposed to do. WILL NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT AGAIN

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