Pain. It’s a fact of life, and a particularly unpleasant one at that.
We all experience pain from time to time.

Pain occurs when body tissue becomes damaged – such as back pain from postural strain, a pulled muscle from strenuous activity or a twisted ankle. Pain can vary from mild discomfort to strong pain, but one constant is inflammation. 

INFLAMMATION IS PART OF THE BODY PAIN PROBLEM
Inflammation or swelling is a significant contributor to body pain. When you suffer a pulled muscle or a twisted ankle, chemicals are released at the injury site, causing pain, inflammation and redness (heat).

The release of prostaglandins is an important part of this response, as this leads to increased blood flow which causes swelling and redness at the injured area which is characteristic of inflammation. Prostaglandins also stimulate pain receptors, which have the effect of amplifying pain. 

TARGET PROSTAGLANDINS TO REDUCE PAIN
Treating pain and inflammation by reducing the release of prostaglandins is the effective treatment option provided by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

VOLTAREN RAPID – SPECIALISED BODY PAIN RELIEF
The anti-inflammatory medicine diclofenac is designed to help ease inflammation and pain. Diclofenac, the active ingredient in Voltaren Rapid tablets, acts by reducing the production of prostaglandins that occur with a muscle injury. The overall effect is less inflammation and less pain.

HOW DOES VOLTAREN RAPID 25 WORK?
Voltaren Rapid 25 is clinically proven to treat acute body pain by acting in two ways:

• Decreasing the sensitivity of your body’s pain receptors at the site of injury, helping to relieve pain. 
• Reducing inflammation and swelling, which helps reduce the restriction and discomfort felt at the injured area.

The dual action of Voltaren Rapid 25 tablets provides fast, effective relief from strong body pain to help get you moving and getting on with doing all the things you want to.

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Voltaren® Rapid contains diclofenac potassium 12.5mg (Pharmacy Medicine) & 25mg (Pharmacist Only Medicine) for short-term treatment of acute painful and inflammatory conditions. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Incorrect use could be harmful. Do not use if you have stomach ulcers. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. Consult your pharmacist if symptoms persist or if you have side-effects. Novartis Consumer Health Auckland. ®Registered Trademark. TAPS PP6053

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