Voltaren

Contusions, Pain, Photophobia + 54 more

Treatment

10 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Voltaren

What is Voltaren

Diclofenac

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Diclofenac is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage pain and inflammation. It works by inhibiting the enzymes that produce prostaglandins, which are substances involved in pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is usually prescribed as a first line treatment for acute and chronic pain and inflammation caused by a variety of conditions. It is often combined with misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers. Diclofenac was approved by the FDA in 1988 under the brand name Voltaren, and is produced by Novartis.

Voltaren

is the brand name

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Voltaren Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Voltaren

Diclofenac

1988

767

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Diclofenac, also called Voltaren, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses including Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Pain .

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin

Pain

Helps manage Pain

Postoperative Inflammatory Response

Chronic Pain

Helps manage Pain

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol

Stomach Ulcer

Used to treat develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers in combination with Misoprostol

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Used to treat Osteoarthritis of the Knee in combination with Capsaicin

Osteoarthritis

Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Misoprostol

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cataract Surgery

Effectiveness

How Voltaren Affects Patients

Diclofenac helps to reduce pain and fever caused by inflammation. Unfortunately, taking this drug can also increase the risk of stomach ulcers because it reduces the amount of protective mucus in the stomach.

How Voltaren works in the body

Diclofenac works by preventing the production of prostaglandins, molecules that play a role in pain and inflammation. This has a number of effects on both the periphery and centrally in the brain. In the periphery, diclofenac reduces pain sensitivity, stops white blood cells from flowing to sites of inflammation, and reduces the production of inflammatory molecules. In the brain, diclofenac reduces heat-generation, reducing the activity of neurons that trigger fever. All of these effects work together to reduce pain and inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Voltaren is contingent upon the determined condition, including Joint Pain, Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Osteoarthritis (OA). The dose fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Cream; Kit; Solution or Kit; Oil; Solution / drops) noted in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Inflammation

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Postoperative Pain

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Radiculopathy

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Conjunctivitis

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Acute Coryza

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Pain

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Wounds, Nonpenetrating

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

radial keratotomy

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Pain

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Pain

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Fever

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Postoperative

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Postoperative Inflammatory Response

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Actinic Keratosis

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Topical, Solution - Topical, Tablet, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Patch, Patch - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Cream, Cream - Topical, Powder - Oral, Transdermal, Solution / drops - Transdermal, Tablet, sugar coated, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Kit, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Topical, Kit - Topical, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Drug delivery system - Topical, Drug delivery system, Sublingual

Arthralgia

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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Osteoarthritis

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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Primary Dysmenorrhoea

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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strabismus surgery

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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Contusions

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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Inflammation

100.0 mg, , 1.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 16.05 mg/mL, 3.5 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 180.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 1.5 %, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.03 mg/mg, 2.32 %, 1.16 %, 37.5 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 18.0 mg, 35.0 mg, 0.3 mg/mg, 10.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 12.5 mg, 0.015 mg/mg, 100.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mg, 5.7 mg/mg, 13.0 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.001 mg/mg

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Warnings

Voltaren has twenty-nine contraindications, so it should not be taken in combination with any of the circumstances outlined in the subsequent table.

Voltaren Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Heart failure

Do Not Combine

Crohn's Disease

Do Not Combine

recent history of anal bleeding

Do Not Combine

Hemorrhagic Disorders

Do Not Combine

Gastritis

Do Not Combine

inflammatory lesions of the Rectum

Do Not Combine

active Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

active Gastrointestinal Perforation

Do Not Combine

Duodenal Ulcer

Do Not Combine

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Do Not Combine

Severe Hepatic Impairment

Do Not Combine

Ulcerative Colitis

Do Not Combine

Liver Diseases

Do Not Combine

Stroke

Do Not Combine

Third trimester of pregnancy

Do Not Combine

Hematochezia

Do Not Combine

Kidney Failure

Do Not Combine

Kidney Failure

Do Not Combine

Anus

Do Not Combine

Ulcer

Do Not Combine

damaged skin

Do Not Combine

Gastric ulcer

Do Not Combine

Peptic Ulcer

Do Not Combine

Hyperkalemia

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Diclofenac may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Voltaren.

Common Voltaren Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.

Cyclophosphamide

Major

The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.

Erlotinib

Major

The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Diclofenac.

Voltaren Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on Voltaren can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, and bleeding from the digestive tract. In rare cases, patients may experience high blood pressure, kidney damage or failure, difficulty breathing, or coma. Treatments for Voltaren overdose include inducing vomiting and activated charcoal, as long as the overdose occurred within the last 4 hours.

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Voltaren Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Voltaren?

491 active clinical trials are being conducted to examine the potential of Voltaren in relieving Inflammation, argon laser trabeculoplasty and ameliorating Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Inflammation

56 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

77 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Chronic Pain

126 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis

58 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4

Postoperative Pain

19 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable

Dysmenorrhea

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Muscle Pain

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2

Conjunctivitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Musculoskeletal System

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

corneal refractive surgery

0 Actively Recruiting

Postoperative Inflammatory Response

0 Actively Recruiting

Photophobia

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Pain

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Stomach Ulcer

0 Actively Recruiting

Rheumatism

0 Actively Recruiting

Juvenile arthritis

8 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3

radial keratotomy

0 Actively Recruiting

Joints

0 Actively Recruiting

Pericarditis

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3

Acute Coryza

0 Actively Recruiting

Voltaren Reviews: What are patients saying about Voltaren?

5

Patient Review

1/24/2022

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

This was my first time using this medication, and I found it to be very effective in alleviating pain.

5

Patient Review

1/24/2022

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

I was really pleased with how quickly this medication worked to relieve my pain.

4.7

Patient Review

3/6/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Volteran is effective at treating my pain and stiffness in my knee.

4.7

Patient Review

3/6/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Volteran has quickly alleviated the pain and stiffness in my knee after a few applications.

4.3

Patient Review

7/28/2021

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

I've been using this for a few years now, as recommended by an orthopedic surgeon. It does a great job of quickly reducing my shoulder and knee pain from arthritis so that I can sleep. However, the effects don't last that long. Still, it's better than nothing until something else comes along.

4.3

Patient Review

5/5/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I found Voltaren to be very helpful in managing my arthritis pain, though it was not a cure-all. I would definitely use it again if needed. I'm curious as to why there are never any women shown in the advertisements for this product.

4.3

Patient Review

6/21/2022

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

Voltaren gel has been a godsend for my rheumatoid arthritis. It helps with the pain and I find that taking it in conjunction with naproxen works best for me.

4.3

Patient Review

5/5/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I found Voltaren very helpful in treating my arthritic knee. My pain was significantly reduced, though not entirely gone. I would definitely use it again if needed. I am curious as to why there are never any women shown using the product in advertisements, however.

4.3

Patient Review

6/21/2022

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

Voltaren gel has been a great help for my rheumatoid arthritis. The pain relief is noticeable and lasts a while. I usually take naproxen first, and then follow up with Voltaren.

4.3

Patient Review

7/28/2021

Voltaren for Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

Voltaren has been a real lifesaver for me. It quickly reduces the pain I experience from arthritis and lets me get a good night's sleep. The downside is that it doesn't last very long, but I haven't found anything else that works as well yet.

4

Patient Review

5/25/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

At first, I wasn't really sure if this was working. But after a few days of using it, I noticed a significant difference in the pain levels of my knee. It's been amazing and has allowed me to walk again without pain.

4

Patient Review

5/25/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

It took a little while to notice the effects of this treatment, but after using it for a few days, I really saw a difference in my knee pain. It's been great!

3.3

Patient Review

11/4/2021

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Unfortunately, this medication caused me a lot of pain in my stomach area and also led to some bleeding when using the restroom.

3.3

Patient Review

11/4/2021

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Caused me severe stomach pain and made it difficult to use the restroom without bleeding.

2.3

Patient Review

7/2/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I tried this for my arthritis pain and found that it didn't provide any relief whatsoever. Additionally, I would have appreciated a cooling effect, but there was none of that to be found either.

2.3

Patient Review

7/2/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I have some arthritis pain in my left knee. I used this product on it as directed, but felt no cooling effect whatsoever. Most importantly, though, is that it did nothing to relieve the soreness and tightness in my knee.

1

Patient Review

10/24/2021

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

The possible side effects of this medication are really scary and not worth the risk, in my opinion. Why would I take something that could potentially kill me?

1

Patient Review

1/17/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I was overcharged for the product and 100 grams is too much. The customer service didn't take my issue seriously.

1

Patient Review

10/24/2021

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

After reading the information that came with this medication, I decided not to risk any of the potential side effects. You may not see results for a week, and in that time you could potentially do serious damage to your heart, kidneys, or stomach--or even die. Advil is a much safer option.

1

Patient Review

1/17/2022

Voltaren for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

I was overcharged for the product and 100grams is too much. The customer service didn't take my complaint seriously enough.

Patient Q&A Section about voltaren

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Voltaren a painkiller or an anti-inflammatory?

"Voltaren products, which can be bought without a prescription, contain diclofenac. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation."

Answered by AI

Is Voltaren the same as ibuprofen?

"Voltaren is available by prescription only.

Are ibuprofen and Voltaren the same drug?

Ibuprofen and Voltaren are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Ibuprofen is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC), while Voltaren is only available by prescription. Brand names for ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin."

Answered by AI

Is Voltaren a strong painkiller?

"Voltaren is a stronger medication than NSAIDs like ibuprofen, but not as strong as opioid medications like codeine and morphine. Voltaren can cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, and dizziness."

Answered by AI

What is Voltaren good for?

"Voltaren Emulgel can be used to relieve pain and inflammation due to sprains, strains, sports injuries, and soft tissue rheumatism."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Voltaren

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Haskap Berries for Exercise Performance Recovery

18 - 35
All Sexes
Bozeman, MT

The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine how certain food items affect oxidative stress, inflammation, and performance recovery from exercise induced muscle damage in a resistance trained population. The main questions we aim to answer are the following: * Do Haskaps speed the recovery of oxidative stress and inflammation markers after an intense lower body workout in resistance trained adults? * Do Haskaps speed the recovery of performance measures after an intense lower body workout in resistance trained adults? * The data collected in this investigation may also be used to ask additional questions not yet identified. For example, we may use the stored samples to evaluate how the blood metabolites of participants differ before and after intense exercise. These additional questions are called secondary analyses. Please note that no genetic analysis will be conducted and racial and ethnic differences among participants will not be used in any secondary analyses. Researches will compare Haskap juice to a color, flavor and carbohydrate matched placebo to see if Haskaps speed recovery in inflammation, oxidative stress and performance. * Participants will be asked to drink either Haskap juice or placebo and follow a low polyphenolic diet * Participants will perform an intense resistance workout * Participants will have their blood drawn before and after the workout * Performance will be analyzed at 24, 48 and 72 hours after the workout

Recruiting
Paid Trial

Montana State University

Mary P Miles

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Pain Medicines for Period Pain in Crohn's Disease

18 - 44
Female
Chapel Hill, NC

The purpose of this pilot study is to prepare for a larger study that will compare the effectiveness and safety of two common pain medications, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, to help treat period cramps in women with Crohn's disease. The goal of this study is to identify any challenges in running a larger study. The investigators will track how many people sign up for the study, how well participants follow the study plan, how many people stay in the study, and whether they are able to complete all the study activities, such as taking the medication, submitting samples, and filling out surveys. During the study, participants will undergo a screening visit that includes a blood draw, physical exam, pregnancy test, stool testing, and complete surveys about Crohn's disease and menstrual cycles. Once this visit is complete, the rest of the study will occur at home. Participants will be assigned to take either ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help treat period cramps for four menstrual cycles in a row. Participants will take ibuprofen for two cycles and acetaminophen for two cycles. Participants will know which medication is being taken at any given time, but the order in which they take the medications will be randomly assigned. Before each menstrual cycle, participants will submit a stool sample and fill out a short (\<1 minute) electronic survey. When participants develop period cramps, they will take the assigned medication for three days and fill out short (\<1 minute) electronic surveys about their cramps. After participants finish taking the medication for three days, they will submit another stool sample and fill out two more short (\<1 minute) electronic surveys. After have completing this process for four menstrual cycles, a remote interview with a researcher to give feedback on the study will be conducted.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Erica J Brenner, MD, MSCR

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SBS-147 Safety Study

18 - 55
All Sexes
Cypress, CA

This study is part of the HEAL Initiative supported by the NIH. The purpose of this study is to learn how safe the study drug, SBS-147, is and how people's bodies respond to and process it. Researchers will also look for any side effects that may occur when taking SBS-147. Some participants will receive SBS-147, and others will receive a placebo, which looks the same but does not contain any medicine. This helps researchers fairly compare results. The study includes two parts: Single-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo one time. Multiple-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo once or twice daily for 7 days.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

AltaSciences, Inc

Jeff Reich, MD

Sparian Biosciences, Inc

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LLM-Based Education for Cataract Surgery

18+
All Sexes
Palo Alto, CA

Patients with cataracts disease need to choose what type of artificial lens will go into their eye prior to surgery date. Some lenses are standard and are usually covered by insurance. Other "premium" lenses have various benefits such as reducing the need for glasses but usually require out-of-pocket costs. The combined busy outpatient clinic and complexity of artificial lens choices in the ever-changing world of cataract surgery tends to lead patients confused about their available lens options. There is an abundance of educational material present in premium lenses, however these are limited by accessibility and are standardized at single educational levels. Therefore in the present study, we want to test whether giving patients a short LLM powered AI-guided explanation from Custom GPT from OpenAI of lens options prior to their consultation with their doctor can improve visit efficiency, physician explanation and patient understanding of lens options. We will compare two groups: standard of care versus standard of care plus AI education. The LLM in this study is intended to provide supplemental information about premium intraocular lens(IOLs) options to study participants, and is no means supposed to replace a health care professional in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, and/or mitigation of disease. Study is analogous to giving a verified health pamphlet to a patient for them to view and learn different IOL options, in other words, facilitating patient understanding of their options. The LLM will be trained by several health care professionals and MD specialists to provide sufficient instructions. Sources will include verified online resources and MD information. The investigators hope to learn if a large language model-based educational tool can improve visit efficiency, physician explanation and patient understanding of intraocular lens options. New knowledge of this study could guide how cataract counseling is delivered in the future and may help clinics spend more time on individualized questions instead of repeating generic information.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Byers Eye Institute

Robert T Chang, MD

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Mediterranean Diet for Toddler Health

24 - 36
All Sexes
Fredericton, Canada

Toddlerhood (ages 2-3) is a critical window when the gut microbiome is still developing and eating habits are being established. Yet, many Canadian toddlers eat diets high in sugar and salt, which may affect long-term health. This study will test whether a MED diet can improve dietary inflammation, gut health, and body composition in toddlers and whether a tailored nutrition education program for parents can help families maintain healthy eating patterns. In this study, toddlers will be randomly assigned to a 3-week MED diet or their usual diet. Families in the MED diet group will receive free meal boxes for the 3 weeks, plus guidance from a nutrition researcher through a structured education program. The standard diet group will continue their regular diet with general nutrition advice. Researchers will collect dietary information, body composition assessments, and stool samples to measure gut microbiome composition and metabolites. This first study of a controlled diet intervention in toddlers, combining behavioral support, high-quality food provision, and advanced gut microbiome analysis, will help understand how early diet shapes lifelong eating habits and health, guiding public health strategies and precision nutrition approaches to prevent chronic disease from early life.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of New Brunswick

Dr. Maryam Kebbe, PhD, CLC

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