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Do you mean the gel or the tablets? I know the gel was available in 2019.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
Gel. I didn’t know it was available as a tablet. Wouldn’t a tablet be the same as ibuprofen?Do you mean the gel or the tablets? I know the gel was available in 2019.
Not at all. I used to get prescribed Voltaren tablets for a back problem - among the possible side affects are:Gel. I didn’t know it was available as a tablet. Wouldn’t a tablet be the same as ibuprofen?
The active ingredient in Voltaren is Diclofenac, it is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ). But can have considerable side effects.Gel. I didn’t know it was available as a tablet. Wouldn’t a tablet be the same as ibuprofen?
Voltaren 50mg enteric coated tablets are easier to find than Smarties .
It is a serious and very effective drug if used correctly .
Taken with a substantial meal well before lying down at night reduces reflux side effects .
This is what I also bought in a farmacía, no prescription required. Worked wonderfully for my shin splint without the adverse effects that limit the amount of ibuprofen that you can take orally. I could never remember the name of it without looking at the tube, so in my Camino family we just referred to it as Voldemort.It was certainly available in the past, so I expect it still is. I have an almost empty tube of Voltadol Forte (gel) in front of me now, that I bought over the counter several years ago.
All pharmacies in the EU will carry both Voltaren gel and Ibuprofen Gel. I usually fill my luggage with Ibuprofen gel on the way home because it is not available in the USA (with our without prescription). I find the 10% gel to be more effective than Voltaren gel.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
It gel is nowadays called Voltadol Forte - propably they have the weeker one ,to - and is available in tubes for 100 and 50 grams.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
Also be especially careful if you are also taking oral NSAIDS like ibuprofen.A note of warning.
Do not use this product without consulting your doctor especially if you have heart disease. I found out when I got home from my camino that Voltron/Voltrol had contra indications with my heart medications and could have caused serious issues for me.
You can also purchase ibuprofen gel at the local pharmacies( it is behind the counter) which is a good generic substitute however be mindful of the dosage. The Spanish version tends to be stronger.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
Thats right. The key to the painless Camino is to keep the body in a proper shape. That also applies to the graduate warming up in the mornings and not exceeding limits at the end of the day. I have to admit I violated this rule once on VdlP when in a sunny and chilly morning over accelerated and ended up with a tibial tendonitis. Voltaren emulgel, available in Spanish pharmacies allowed me to walk anyway.However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free.
I, too, still have some Voltadol Forte.It was certainly available in the past, so I expect it still is. I have an almost empty tube of Voltadol Forte (gel) in front of me now, that I bought over the counter several years ago.
I am appalled at this discussion. Diclofenac and ibuprofen are both potentially dangerous medications.A note of warning.
Do not use this product without consulting your doctor especially if you have heart disease. I found out when I got home from my camino that Voltron/Voltrol had contra indications with my heart medications and could have caused serious issues for me.
This is a good point.Thats right. The key to the painless Camino is to keep the body in a proper shape. That also applies to the graduate warming up in the mornings and not exceeding limits at the end of the day. I have to admit I violated this rule once on VdlP when in a sunny and chilly morning over accelerated and ended up with a tibial tendonitis. Voltaren emulgel, available in Spanish pharmacies allowed me to walk anyway.
Regarding peroral ibuprofen you NEED TO KNOW how much you can tolerate. It is sold in 600mg tablets. If you don't and there there is an ulcer history, then it makes sense to refrain from it.
Voltaren gel cream is readily available. If you take Voltaren (diclofenac) prescription in pill form, that might be trickier to get.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
Ask your doctor if the topical gel will work for you.Here's a question for you: my podiatrist gave me a prescription for the diplofenac 75g 3 weeks ago and I only made it 5 days before tapering it off to eventually quit it 10 days after that. Reason? I had sudden loose bowels so bad I almost embarrassed myself twice at work. At my follow up today, he asked "do you never get loose bowels or IBS with Advil?" Son of a ....! I never connected the two. So I am now NSAID free unless the pain is that bad. No more Vitamin I of any form for me.
What are the alternatives for pain meds that don't involve an NSAID/ibuprofen? And what would I buy in Spain as an alternative to that gel?
Take it with you. I got tendonitis unexpectedly. Went to a pharmacy but the lady couldn't understand and offered sun screen. Second one gave me voltarin cream so yes readily available but not worth the hassle.In the past I have had problems with my right foot and toes and have used Voltaren to help with the pain/inflammation. However, during my training for the past couple of months I've been pain free. I was thinking I could skip carrying the Voltaren in my pack if it is readily available in Spain in case problems flare up. Is it pretty available? I'm assuming I don't need a prescription.
Here's a question for you: my podiatrist gave me a prescription for the diplofenac 75g 3 weeks ago and I only made it 5 days before tapering it off to eventually quit it 10 days after that. Reason? I had sudden loose bowels so bad I almost embarrassed myself twice at work. At my follow up today, he asked "do you never get loose bowels or IBS with Advil?" Son of a ....! I never connected the two. So I am now NSAID free unless the pain is that bad. No more Vitamin I of any form for me.
What are the alternatives for pain meds that don't involve an NSAID/ibuprofen? And what would I buy in Spain as an alternative to that gel?
That strength has just been released for OTC sale in Australia. The previous strength, still available, and on my shelf at home, is 11.6 mg/g.Just bought Voltaren gel that is 23.2 mg/g. Surprisingly the directions state it can be applied every 12 hours.
Can you please elaborate on why you believe they are dangerous? I've used both of them regularly for several years without any problem other than the 10% ibuprofen gel causing some skin minor skin flaking. Fortunately, I no longer need them, as I now have good orthotics which have fixed my plantar fasciitis. If one has a chronic disease of any type (including heart disease), it would be prudent to discuss all your medications (OTC or prescribed and even supplements with your doctor. There are many drug and supplement interactions.I am appalled at this discussion. Diclofenac and ibuprofen are both potentially dangerous medications.
The exact words were "potentially dangerous", which is quite different. I think that some examples have already been given.Can you please elaborate on why you believe they are dangerous?
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