Answer Questions About OTC Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel

April 2020

Voltaren Gel (diclofenac 1%) will be the first topical NSAID to make the Rx-to-OTC switch.

Voltaren Arthritis Pain will be the name of the OTC gel.

Other topical NSAIDs for pain, diclofenac 1.3% patch (Flector) and 1.5% and 2% solution (Pennsaid), will stay Rx-only for now.

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