What is the generic name of Voltaren?
Generic Name: diclofenac sodium
Brand Name: Voltaren, Voltaren-XR
What is voltaren? Voltaren (diclofenac) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Voltaren is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
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Kevin Somerville Weir
CaliBatgurl , one could say the same of the 7 billion people who don't live in the USA vis a vis baseball, American football, USA politics, etc.
Georgia Kemp
An older drug, not really used much any more.
Rafi Manory
None of the above. I am holding a Voltaire tube in my hand and it says "Diclofenac diethylamine". And i agree, this is not a trivia question.
teresab
My packet clearly says Potassium.
Louise C.
John McLardie, We also call it Voltaren in Australia.
John McLardie
It is simply 'Diclofenac'. 'Voltaren' is the US-only name. 'Voltarol' in the UK.
Jan
Each answer is correct!
Julie Allen
Laurie Bowman, 2 of the answers given were correct so it's worth a whine
Julie Allen
It is available as both a sodium and a potassium salt so you had 2 right answers. Again where are the reviewers?
Tina Campbell
Gill Smith, the answer is correct. Yes it is available as a potassium salt, but in the U.S. it has a different brand name (Cataflam, not Voltaren). So yes, the question assumes knowledge of U.S. medications. That doesn't make the answer incorrect.
Robin Heckler
Gill Smith, It e generally depends on the location the queerest comes from.I have seen answers that apply to other countries as well. Supply your own questions/answers if you don't like these.
Janice Fish
Great question
Sherry Revill
Susan Robertson, Voltaren. Topical analgesic.
Sherry Revill
I just happen to have several tubes, lol. It's truly a lifesaver!
Laurie Bowman
Debra Tullett, so? Kenneth Dallas, why does it matter? You probably have issues with true/false & yes/no questions. How many questions with 4 possible answers that have been accepted & put out there? If none, do so then you can whine about other's questions.
Melvin Feder
misleading because it may be a sodium or potassium compound