Just bought Voltaren gel that is 23.2 mg/g. Surprisingly the directions state it can be applied every 12 hours.
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.
So, the new gel is double the strength.
As a daily consumer anyway of a 50gm Voltaren pill, I was concerned about lathering even more directly on newly arrived arthritis of the feet.
However a trial of the lower strength gel seemed to elicit no improvement.
One trial solution would be to halve the dose to a 25gm pill, and try the new stronger gel on my feet.
I'm thinking about it.
I've consulted the medicos and in the end it will be my decision, not theirs. It's not their feet that are hurting with every step.
Medication is only one part of the equation however.
Trial variations to diet, to footwear, to exercise and to weight are also factors that need to be considered.
Regards
Gerard