Can I use voltaren gel in small quantities without massaging too hard if I am taking anticoagulants or anti-inflammatory drugs by mouth?

Good morning, Madam,

The use of topical anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Voltaren Emulgel, in patients taking anticoagulants is risky as it increases the risk of bleeding. This risk is of course different if Voltaren is applied to a large area or a small area, and if it is applied 2-3 times a day or every 2-3 days. Not massaging too hard does not change this fact much, in my opinion.

With this information in mind, we try to see if the person on anticoagulants who wants to take Voltaren Emulgel also has other risk factors for bleeding (for example, if they have already bled a lot, if they take anti-inflammatory drugs by mouth, etc.). If she has few risk factors, then she will be allowed to try Voltaren Emulgel for a few weeks. If, on the other hand, she has several risk factors, she will be advised not to do so.

Voltaren Emulgel should not be used without a doctor's advice in people who take anti-inflammatory drugs by mouth.

In conclusion, it is enough to know your risk factors to determine if Voltaren Emulgel could be a good option for you.