Voltarene 1% Emulgel Spray 100ml B/1bottle

Indications 
This medication is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain reliever), in the form of a gel for application to the skin, only in the painful area.
This medicine is intended for adults (from 15 years old), for a short time, in :
- local treatment in case of benign trauma: sprain, contusion;
- local treatment of pain of muscular and tendino-ligamentary origin;
- symptomatic treatment of painful attacks of osteoarthritis, after at least one medical opinion.
Route of administration cutaneous

Dosage and duration of treatment:
For adults only (15 years and older).
Dosage depends on the indication.
The occurrence of adverse effects can be minimized by using the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration of treatment necessary to relieve symptoms.
Minor trauma: sprain, contusion
1 local application, 2 to 3 times a day, for a maximum duration of 4 days. If the pain persists beyond this period, a doctor should be consulted.
The dose administered at each application should not exceed 2.5 g of gel. This maximum dose corresponds to a 6 cm strip of gel (see scale diagram).
Pain of muscular and tendino-ligamentary origin
As an adjunct treatment: 1 local application, 3 to 4 times a day, for a maximum duration of 7 days. If the pain persists beyond this period, a doctor should be consulted.
The dose administered at each application should not exceed 2.5 g of gel. This maximum dose corresponds to a 6 cm ribbon (see scale diagram)
Painful flare-ups of osteoarthritis
Only after a first medical advice.
Symptomatic treatment: 1 local application, 3 to 4 times a day, for 7 days. The treatment can be continued, if necessary, for a maximum of 14 days. If pain persists beyond this period, a physician should be consulted.
The dose administered at each application should not exceed 4 g of gel. This corresponds to a ribbon of approximately 10 cm (see scale diagram)
Special Populations
Children under 15 years of age
This medicine should not be used in children under 15 years of age (see section "Never use VOLTARENE EMULGEL 1%, gel in pressurized bottle in the following cases").
Elderly subjects
This drug should be used with caution in the elderly who are more prone to adverse reactions.

Mode of administration: local.

Apply the gel by gentle and prolonged massage on the painful or inflammatory area.

Wash your hands well after each use (except in the case of a painful attack of osteoarthritis of the fingers, if you apply the product to yourself).