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Volitra Plus Gel

Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsDiclofenac (1.16 %w/w) + Linseed Oil (3 %w/w) + Menthol (5 %w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (10 %w/w) + Capsaicin (0.025 %w/w)
Description
Volitra Plus Gel is a combination of Diclofenac, Linseed Oil, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate and Capsaicin. It is used to relieve pain and swelling from sports injuries and sprains. It also relieves joint pain due to arthritis (swelling of the joints). It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals responsible for pain and swelling. Volitra Plus Gel may rarely cause rashes, itching and redness in the application site. Perform a patch test before using this gel to know how this medicine reacts on your skin. Avoid using this medicine if you see any abnormal reaction in the applied area. Volitra Plus Gel is for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid covering the affected area or using hot bags. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose, and open wounds as it can cause irritation. Volitra Plus Gel is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not getting better after few days of using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Volitra Plus Gel

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Redness of skin

Uses of Volitra Plus Gel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mild to moderate pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The exact amount of time required for Volitra Plus Gel to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Volitra Plus Gel remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Volitra Plus Gel.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    As Volitra Plus Gel is a topical medicine, its use in pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Volitra Plus Gel maybe used with caution while breastfeeding. Avoid applying this gel on your breast as it may harm your baby. Consult with your doctor to understand its risks and benefits before using this gel.

Allergy

Avoid taking Volitra Plus Gel if you have a known allergy to it. Seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms such as rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), or swelling in the applied areas of the skin.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

As Volitra Plus Gel is a topical medicine, its use in pregnancy is not known. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Volitra Plus Gel maybe used with caution while breastfeeding. Avoid applying this gel on your breast as it may harm your baby. Consult with your doctor to understand its risks and benefits before using this gel.
General warnings

Topical use

Volitra Plus Gel is only recommended for external use. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, open wounds, cuts, or grazes. Rinse with water immediately if it comes in contact with these areas.

Skin allergies

Volitra Plus Gel may cause severe skin allergies in some cases. You should perform a patch test (a procedure done to identify if this medicine suits you or not) if you are using this for the first time.

Missed Dose

Volitra Plus Gel is generally used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Volitra Plus Gel is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine is harmful and immediate medical attention is needed in such cases.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Celecoxib

Aspirin

Disease interactions

Asthma

Asthma is a condition that results in breathing difficulty due to narrowing of the airways. Volitra Plus Gel is not recommended if you have a history of asthma especially if you had experienced allergic reactions with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Volitra Plus Gel is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth and open wounds. Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine. Gently massage Volitra Plus Gel over the affected area. Do not cover the applied area with bandages or apply heat unless instructed by your doctor. Keep Volitra Plus Gel away from children and pets. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days of using this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Volitra Plus Gel is composed of Diclofenac, Linseed Oil, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate and Capsaicin. Diclofenac works by blocking the action of certain substances in the body that are responsible for pain and swelling. Linseed oil helps to decrease swelling as well as other symptoms of joint pain. Menthol provides a cooling effect on the skin. Methyl salicylate helps in reducing pain. Capsaicin reduces the action of certain chemical substances that are responsible for sending pain signals to the brain.
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Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Topical analgesics, Topical anti-inflammatory agent

Schedule

OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 2 May 2022

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