Voltaren SR
Voltaren SR here is generic diclofenac 100mg in a slow-release tablet taken once a day, sold in packs of 30 to 360 for arthritis and joint pain.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $34.20 | $1.14 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $54.60 | $0.91 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $74.70 | $0.83 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $90.00 | $0.75 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $120.60 | $0.67 |
| 100mg | 360 tablets | $230.40 | $0.64 |
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Diclofenac
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Sustained-release tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Arthritis · Joint pain
- Therapeutic Class
- NSAID
- Pharmacological Class
- NSAID
- Minor Side Effects
- Indigestion, Nausea
- Moderate Side Effects
- Stomach pain, Headache, Constipation
- Dosage Forms
- Sustained-release tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Lithium, Methotrexate, Warfarin
What you will receive
Voltaren SR is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Voltaren SR.
- The same active ingredient (Diclofenac) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which pack sizes of Voltaren SR can I order?
Voltaren SR tablets come as generic diclofenac 100mg in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. It is generic diclofenac, not the original Voltaren SR. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
What happens if my Voltaren SR parcel does not arrive?
If a Voltaren SR parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if that is not possible the order is refunded. Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours if not yet dispatched.
What are the alternative names for Voltaren SR and diclofenac?
Voltaren SR, Cataflam and Voltarol are brand names of diclofenac, which is also sold as Flector, Pennsaid, Solaraze and Motifene. Here, diclofenac can be bought online as generic Voltaren SR, and also as Voveran and diclofenac tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Voltaren SR take to work?
It is not a fast painkiller: the tablet releases diclofenac gradually, so its job is to keep pain and stiffness down over a full day rather than to knock out a sudden headache. Standard diclofenac tablets are the better choice for one-off pain.
Can I drink alcohol with Voltaren SR?
Alcohol and diclofenac both irritate the stomach lining, and together they raise the risk of bleeding in the stomach or gut. Keep drinking to a minimum while you are taking the tablets, and be more careful still if you have had a stomach ulcer before.
Can I crush or split a Voltaren SR tablet?
No — the slow release depends on the tablet staying intact. Crushing, chewing or splitting it dumps the whole 100mg into your stomach at once, which makes nausea, indigestion and stomach bleeding more likely. Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
What is the difference between Voltaren and Voltaren SR?
Both contain diclofenac, but plain Voltaren tablets are 50mg or 100mg and are taken in divided doses through the day, while Voltaren SR is a single 100mg tablet taken once daily. The slow-release form keeps the level steadier; the standard tablets are easier to fine-tune and better for short-lived pain.
Is Voveran SR the same as Voltaren SR?
Both are diclofenac 100mg in a sustained-release tablet, sold under different brand names. The strength and the once-daily dosing are the same; the difference is the name on the box.
About Voltaren SR
A once-daily diclofenac tablet
Voltaren SR contains diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) — the family that brings down swelling as well as pain. The SR stands for sustained release: rather than the whole 100mg arriving at once, the tablet lets it out gradually through the day. That steady trickle suits arthritis, where the problem is there every morning. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation of the joints in the spine) are the usual reasons people are put on it, along with long-running joint or back pain.
How to take it
One 100mg tablet a day, swallowed whole with water. Don't chew, crush or split it. The coating is what paces the release, and a broken tablet can let the full dose out in one go, which makes side effects more likely. Take it with a meal or straight after one if plain tablets have upset your stomach before; food eases that. Keep the strips somewhere dry and out of direct sun. If you forget a day, take a single tablet when you remember, and never two to catch up.
What to watch for
Indigestion, nausea, stomach ache, diarrhoea, headache and dizziness are the usual complaints, and they often settle. Diclofenac shares the risks of the whole NSAID group: ulcers and bleeding in the stomach or gut, sometimes without warning; a raised chance of heart attack or stroke when it is taken for months or years; higher blood pressure; and effects on the kidneys. Black or bloody stools, vomited blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, sudden weakness on one side or slurred speech need urgent treatment. Blood thinners such as warfarin, oral steroids and SSRI or SNRI antidepressants add to the bleeding risk, and other NSAIDs — ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin taken for pain — should not be stacked on top. Alcohol makes stomach irritation worse.
Voltaren SR and the other diclofenac listings
Plain Voltaren comes as 50mg and 100mg tablets taken in divided doses, so the daily amount can be adjusted more finely. Voveran is diclofenac 50mg in standard tablets; Voveran SR is the same 100mg sustained-release form under a different brand. All of them are diclofenac, so they are alternatives rather than additions. The diclofenac page covers the ingredient and the full range.
Sources
- Diclofenac: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More — Arthritis Foundation