Voltaren emulgel: a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the management of acute painful conditions

ABSTRACT

Encountered during the daily activities of the individuals are injuries resulting in acute painful conditions. Among such injuries are sprains; strains; bruises; contusions; superficial thrombophlebitis; and localised rheumatic conditions. The management of painful conditions that was investigated in this study is topical therapy using Voltaren emulgel; a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; a product of CIBA-GEIGY. This drug otherwise described as diclofenac; consists of an active substance of diethylamine salt of an 0-aminophenylacetic acid; namely diethylamonium -(0-(2;6-dichlorophenyl) - amino-phenyl) acetate. The procedure of physiotherapeutic application of this drug is by massage manipulation