Voltaren suppositories are considered one of the best types of analgesics that relieve pain, especially bone and joint pain. They also help reduce fever. They are the most important types of analgesics produced by Voltaren, as there are other types, including tablets, capsules, and gel cream.

The suppositories can be considered more suitable for people over the age of 14, and they consist of diclofenac sodium, which belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory drugs. But what are their possible side effects and what are their medical uses in detail, this is what we will know now.

The most important uses of Voltaren suppositories

There are many reasons for using: Voltaren 50 mg suppositories, Voltaren 100 mg suppositories, and Voltaren 12.5 mg suppositories. These uses are as follows:

  • Dental pain.
  • Inflammation of tendons and muscles.
  • Rheumatic pains.
  • Menstrual pain.
  • Arthritis.
  • Headaches in all their forms.
  • Sports injuries result from sprains, fractures, dislocations, strains and other types of injuries.
  • It reduces heat.
  • Pain resulting from gout attacks.

The most important contraindications for the use of Voltaren suppositories

Voltaren 100 mg suppositories are generally considered a safe type of analgesic that can be used in most cases. However, there are some cases in which the use of this suppository is prohibited. These cases are as follows:

  • Voltaren suppositories should not be used if the patient is allergic to any of its components.
  • If he suffers from an allergy to non-steroidal infections.
  • These suppositories are not allowed for use in children under 14 years.

When do Voltaren suppositories take effect?

Voltaren Loading usually begins to take effect in a period ranging from half an hour to 45 minutes. In order for the patient to feel comfortable and relieve pain, the treatment requires a period of no less than two weeks, until the patient feels improvement from the symptoms he feels, whatever they are, and the doctor should be consulted to determine the appropriate doses according to the condition of each patient.

Precautions for using Voltaren suppositories

There are some precautions that we must take into consideration when using Voltaren 12.5 mg suppositories, and these precautions are as follows:

● Check the effect of this medicine on the body and whether it causes any dizziness or drowsiness, especially while driving.

● During the period of use of this medication, you must stop drinking alcohol, because this exposes the patient to the risk of stomach bleeding.

● For elderly people, this medicine should be used with caution and under the supervision of a specialist doctor, especially for patients who suffer from diseases such as:

○ asthma.

○ High blood pressure disease.

○ Liver diseases.

○ Kidney disease.

○ cardiovascular disease,

○ Ulcers.

○ Hemophilia.

How to use Voltaren suppositories?

Suppositories are used to be taken from the back passage of the body through the rectum. They are not taken orally. They are used as follows:

1. Lie on one side of the body and raise the knees to the chest.

2. Push the pointed end of the suppository into the rectal area using your fingers.

3. Hold the finger for a few seconds to make sure the suppository does not push out again.

4. If you feel the desire to remove the suppository from the body again, try to resist and relax a little on your back until it goes to its correct place in the body.

5. After the suppository enters the rectum, it begins to dissolve and absorb the medicine until it gives the desired effect.

6. Wash your hands well after inserting the suppository.

What are the side effects of taking Voltaren suppositories? 

● There are some side effects that may appear with some people taking suppositories, and these effects are as follows:

● Feeling headache, dizziness or dizziness.

● The appearance of a rash in the form of red spots spreading throughout the body.

● High level of liver enzymes in the blood.

● Irritation or redness in the rectal opening resulting from the introduction of suppositories into the body.

When should you tell your doctor before taking Voltaren?

● There are some cases in which you must inform your doctor before using suppositories, and these cases are as follows:

● If you are taking any diabetes medications.

● If you are taking any anticoagulants.

● When taking diuretics.

● If you are taking lithium compounds.

● It should not be taken with methotrexate compounds.

● If you are taking steroids or anti-inflammatories.

● If you take heart medications.

● If you are taking any of the medications used to treat cholesterol, fungal infections, or to treat high blood diseases.

● When using any of the quinolone antibiotics.

● If you are taking medications to treat depression.

● If you are taking compounds containing cardiac glycosides such as digoxin.

You can also obtain medical advice from the Spirit Pharmacy team when purchasing any type of Voltaren suppositories and finding out whether the medicine is suitable for your condition or not.

After this article, we will discuss the most important uses of Voltaren suppositories, which help relieve many pains and reduce fever, and it is one of the best types of analgesics.