This is a 100 g tube of medicated Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16 percent Gel with no mess applicator. The Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16 percent Gel delivers targeted pain relief with the additional benefit of a no mess applicator. This applicator allows easy, clean application of the Voltarol Gel directly on the point of pain. Use the no mess applicator to apply a small amount of gel to the area where you are experiencing pain (amount ranging in size from a 1 penny to a 2 pence piece). Unlike oral pain medication, the gel delivers targeted pain relief directly to the skin. Apply 3 to 4 times a day and allow at least 4 hours between applications of the gel. Do not apply more than 4 times in any 24-hour period. For targeted local relief for pain and swelling (inflammation) in muscles, back and neck, as well as sprains, strains and bruises. Why Choose It? The active ingredient, diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain at its source. Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief Gel is 3x more effective than non-medicated gels, providing relief from pain, reduced inflammation and helping to speed up recovery. The Emulgel technology helps the gel to penetrate deeply into the skin to enhance delivery of diclofenac to the point of pain. Effective for targeted local relief for pain and swelling (inflammation) in muscles, back and neck, as well as sprains, strains and bruises. Voltarol topical pain relief gel is non-greasy, with no strong odour. Choose the Pain Relief That’s Right for You The Voltarol range includes the following options: For back and muscle pain try: Voltarol Back and Muscle Pain Relief 1.16 percent Gel (Voltarol Pain-eze Emulgel) For joint pain try: Voltarol 12 hours Joint Pain Relief 2.32 percent gel (Voltarol 12 hours Emulgel P) For osteoarthritis try: Voltarol Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief 1.16 percent Gel (Voltarol Emulgel P) For back, neck and shoulder pain relief try: Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster For a non-medicated pain relief option try: Voltarol Heat Patch Voltarol is one of the top selling topical pain relief gel in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Voltarol Gels contains diclofenac diethyl ammonium. Voltarol medicated plaster contains diclofenac sodium. Always read the label.