Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 if you have an allergy to:
• Diclofenac (the active ingredient in Voltaren Rapid 25) or any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
• Other medicines containing diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren tablets or suppositories, Voltaren Emulgel, Voltaren Rapid 50 mg tablets)
• Aspirin
• Any other NSAID or anti-inflammatory medicines
Many medicines used to treat headache, period pain and other aches and pains contain aspirin or NSAID medicines. If you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines, ask your pharmacist. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include:
• Asthma, wheezing or shortness of breath
• Swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing
• Hives, itching or skin rash
• Fainting
Unless a doctor has told you to, do not use Voltaren Rapid during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Do not use at all during the last three months of pregnancy.
If you are allergic to aspirin or NSAID medicines and take Voltaren Rapid 25, these symptoms may be severe.
Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 if at the present time you have an ulcer (gastric or duodenal) or other stomach disorders, or bleeding from the stomach or bowel. If you take it, your stomach problem may become worse.
Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 if you have impaired kidney function or heart failure.
Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 after the expiry date printed on the pack. It may have no effect at all, or worse, an entirely unexpected effect if you take it after the expiry date.
Do not take Voltaren Rapid 25 if the foil seal over the tablets has been broken or shows signs of tampering. In that case, return it to your pharmacist.
Do not give this medicine to a child under 14 years of age. Voltaren Rapid 25 is not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age, as there is not enough information on its use in children under that age.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking Voltaren Rapid 25, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.