Voltaren Rapid Tabs 25mg (20)
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Voltaren Rapid 25 contains diclofenac potassium 25mg per tablet, an anti-inflammatory for acute muscle and back pain. Box of 20. Pharmacist Only Medicine (Schedule 3), AUST R 42942.
What Voltaren Rapid is and how it differs from paracetamol
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works on inflammation itself rather than only on the perception of pain, which is why it suits musculoskeletal injury, strains and back pain where swelling is part of the problem. Paracetamol is not anti-inflammatory and works differently.
The potassium salt is used here because it dissolves and absorbs faster than diclofenac sodium, which is what the “Rapid” refers to. Same drug, quicker onset.
Dosing
Follow the directions on your pack and your pharmacist’s advice. We have deliberately not reproduced a dose here: NSAID dosing depends on your other medicines and your kidney, stomach and heart history, and the pack will be in your hand when you take it. Take the lowest effective dose for the shortest time, and take it with food.
NSAIDs are not a harmless painkiller. Do not take Voltaren Rapid if you have a stomach ulcer or a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, if aspirin or another NSAID has ever triggered asthma, wheezing or a rash, if you have significant kidney, liver or heart failure, or in the last trimester of pregnancy. Speak to your pharmacist first if you have asthma, high blood pressure, kidney problems, or take blood thinners, corticosteroids or certain antidepressants. Never take it with another NSAID such as ibuprofen or naproxen, including topical ones.
Why it is Pharmacist Only
Schedule 3 means it is kept behind the counter and supplied after a conversation with a pharmacist, without a prescription. That conversation exists because of the list above. It is the safeguard, not a formality, so use it rather than asking for the pack by name and leaving.
Specifications
| Active ingredient | Diclofenac potassium 25mg per tablet |
| Class | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) |
| Indication | Acute muscle and back pain relief |
| Pack | 20 tablets |
| Scheduling | Pharmacist Only Medicine, Schedule 3 |
| Registration | AUST R 42942 |
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Voltaren Rapid 25 FAQs
Can I take paracetamol with Voltaren Rapid 25?
Paracetamol and diclofenac are different classes of painkiller and are not doubling up the way two NSAIDs would, so they are commonly used together. Whether it suits you depends on your own health and other medicines, so confirm it with your pharmacist. Never combine it with another anti-inflammatory.
Can I take ibuprofen or Nurofen with it?
No. Ibuprofen is also an NSAID, so taking both means doubling the same class and multiplying the stomach, kidney and bleeding risk without added benefit. That includes topical anti-inflammatory gels.
How many can I take?
Follow the pack directions and your pharmacist’s advice, at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time. We have not printed a dose here because NSAID dosing depends on your individual circumstances.
Can I buy it over the counter?
It is a Pharmacist Only Medicine, Schedule 3. No prescription is needed, but it is supplied from behind the counter after a conversation with a pharmacist about your suitability for an NSAID.
Should I take it with food?
Yes. NSAIDs irritate the stomach lining, and taking the dose with food reduces that. Stop and seek advice if you get stomach pain, black stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, which can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.
What makes it Rapid?
The potassium salt of diclofenac dissolves and is absorbed more quickly than the sodium salt used in some other formulations. It is the same active drug with a faster onset, not a stronger one.
Who should avoid it entirely?
Anyone with a current or previous stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleed, anyone whose asthma or rash has been triggered by aspirin or an NSAID, people with serious kidney, liver or heart failure, and women in the last trimester of pregnancy. Check with a pharmacist if any of that is uncertain.
Always read the label and use only as directed. Incorrect use may be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This information is a general guide and is not medical advice.