What is Voltarol called in the United States?
Voltarol contains diclofenac. In the United States the same medicine is sold as Cataflam or Voltaren Gel.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
| Brand | Country | Active ingredient | Common strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltarol Pending verification | United Kingdom | diclofenac M01AB05 | 50 mg tablet, 75 mg SR tablet, 1% gel |
| Cataflam Pending verification | United States | diclofenac M01AB05 | 50 mg tablet, 75 mg SR tablet, 1% gel |
| Voltaren Gel Pending verification | United States | diclofenac M01AB05 | 50 mg tablet, 75 mg SR tablet, 1% gel |
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions
What is Voltarol called in the United States?
Voltarol contains diclofenac. In the United States the same medicine is sold as Cataflam or Voltaren Gel.
Is Cataflam exactly the same as Voltarol?
Both contain diclofenac (ATC M01AB05). Strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ, so compare the packs and ask a pharmacist.
What strengths of diclofenac are common in the United States?
Common forms include 50 mg tablet, 75 mg SR tablet, 1% gel. Check the label, because local packs may differ from the one you have.
