Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel

Voltaren brings prescription-strength arthritis relief to the drugstore shelf. The active ingredient, diclofenac sodium 1%, is an NSAID you rub directly onto the joint that hurts — so it works where you need it without routing through your whole system the way an oral pain pill does. For people managing daily arthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet, that targeted approach is the whole appeal.

The most common question buyers have is which tube size to reach for. We carry Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel in three:

• 50 gram tube — a good starting point to see how your skin and joints respond before committing to more.
• 100 gram tube — the everyday choice for one or two problem joints used consistently.
• 150 gram tube — the best per-gram value for long-term, multi-joint use.

All three are the same 1% formula; only the amount changes. A full course of relief typically takes up to seven days of regular use, so if you already know Voltaren works for you, the larger tubes save trips and money. The dosing card that comes with each tube helps you apply the correct amount to each joint area.

A few things worth knowing before you buy: Voltaren is meant for the hands and feet joints and larger joints like knees — not for the back, hip, or shoulder, where the gel can't reach deep enough to help. Don't use it alongside oral NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen unless your doctor says so, and wash your hands after applying unless the treated joint is your hand.

Keep the gel on hand for flare-ups and pair it with the other daily-relief and mobility products in our Pain Relief collection.