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Voveran: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

What is Voveran?

Voveran is a painkiller that belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. Primarily, it reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation in the body. Voveran is usually recommended for pain often associated with acute migraines, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, back pain, or spasms.

Voveran contains an active ingredient known as diclofenac, which inhibits the chemical effect of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). It further blocks prostaglandins – active pain receptors in the human body.

What Are the Uses of Voveran?

Voveran is used to treat mild, acute, or chronic pain. Appropriate dosages and precautions must be kept in mind while administering this drug.

Doctors recommend it for:

The treatment of pain in patients suffering from osteoporosis.
Relieving inflammation or swelling in musculoskeletal joints or muscles.
Post-operative surgical pain.
Acute migraine.
Common back pain, sprain, or spasms.
Relief for patients suffering from spondylitis.

Patients suffering from heart, liver, kidney conditions, or gastrointestinal ulcers must not consume Voveran.

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What Are the Side Effects of Voveran?

Although safe to consume, Voveran causes some common side effects in some patients. These range from edema or swelling, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, loss of appetite, weight loss, or flatulence. Most of these symptoms disappear in a few days and do not need medical intervention. However, if the side effects persist over a longer time, you are advised to seek medical help.

What is Voveran

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Frequently Asked Questions about Voveran

Some aspects of the drug could affect an infant; therefore, nursing mothers should not take Voveran. Although limited studies explore the side effects on newborns, it is best to seek medical guidance in this regard.

In general, Voveran sometimes causes dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness in some patients, but it is not a commonly seen side effect. It is advisable to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery of any kind in case of such symptoms. Seeking medical assistance for further evaluation is essential.

Yes, Voveran is a strong painkiller with analgesic properties. It belongs to a group of medications known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Normally doctors prescribe it to those suffering from a specific kind of pain and swelling. This could range from post-surgical pain, acute migraine, dental pain, or musculoskeletal conditions.

Voveran in the form of a painkiller injection is banned since it contains the additive Transcutol-P. The efficacy and safety of this injection are under the scanner since some studies have proven that Transcutol-P causes long-term kidney damage in patients.

No, Voveran does not help regulate body temperature. Therefore, it does not affect fever in any way. Medical professionals administer this medication to help alleviate pain, inflammation, and swelling in the body. It is best to seek medical guidance for the appropriate drug that would help reduce fever.

Voveran is generally considered safe and is used only on the recommendation of a practicing doctor. Any patient suffering from heart, kidney, or liver conditions should not take this drug. Patients who have asthma, lactating mothers, and pregnant women should avoid consuming Voveran.

Typically, a doctor recommends 100 to 200 mg of Voveran a day, depending on the severity of the condition. The medicine is usually taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Patients should strictly adhere to the instructions provided by an expert regarding the dosage and duration.

The Voveran injection was banned by the Health Ministry of India two years ago but was relaunched a few months later. This pain-relieving injection can only be administered on a doctor's recommendation and is unavailable as an over-the-counter injection.

Voveran is prescribed only for a short duration. Long-term use is not recommended by doctors, as it can result in bloody urine or kidney damage. Ensure this medicine is consumed only per the dosage prescribed by a medical expert.

Heart patients usually take medications that include a range of blood thinners, antacids, immunomodulators, and pain killers. Voveran may react with these drugs and increase the chances of a heart attack or stroke. Therefore, it is not advisable for patients suffering from heart ailments of any kind.

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S.no	Product Name	Dosage	Form
1.	Voveran SR	Diclofenac 50/100mg	Tablet
2.	Voveran-D	Diclofenac 50mg	Tablet DT
3.	Voveran Emulgel	Diclofenac 1%W/W	Gel
4.	Voveran AQ	Diclofenac 75mg	Injection
5.	Voveran Ophtha Ophthalmic Solution	Diclofenac (0.1% w/v)	Solution