The bottom line. Both Aspercreme and Voltaren gel can be effective choices to relieve arthritis pain in adults. These OTC topical medications may be a better alternative if you can't take oral pain relievers, like ibuprofen or naproxen. These medications are considered safe for most people when used as instructed.

Aspercreme® offers a variety of targeted solutions to help relieve topical pain. Our Pain Relief Creams are clinically proven to relieve joint pain, Aspercreme® with Lidocaine numbs pain away, and Aspercreme® Arthritis helps reduce inflammation.

Aspercreme® Arthritis Pain Relief Gel is used for the temporary relief of arthritis pain in your upper (hands, wrists, elbows) and lower (knees, feet, ankles) body areas.

Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel is made with diclofenac sodium, a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps ease arthritis pain.

Common side effects may include:

• heartburn, gas, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea, constipation;
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
• stuffy nose;
• itching, increased sweating;
• increased blood pressure; or.
• skin redness, itching, dryness, scaling, or peeling where the medicine was applied.

Our Top Arthritis Creams

• Best Value: Aspercreme Pain Relief Cream.
• Best for Fibromyalgia Pain: Topricin Fibro Cream.
• Best Lidocaine-Powered Formula: Aspercreme Pain Relief Cream With Lidocaine.
• Best Gel: Voltaren Arthritis Pain Relief Gel.
• Best Gel Runner Up: Hempvana Arthritis Pain Relief Gel.

NSAIDs. For severe pain, topical NSAIDs likely won't match the effects of oral meds, but those who have mild to moderate arthritis may find relief. They come in OTC and prescription gels and creams. A Cochrane review found that diclofenac or Voltaren, ibuprofen and ketoprofen gels are the most effective.

Osteoarthritis is typically treated with painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medications have an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. Examples of NSAIDs include diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen.

This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.

this product may take up to 7 days to work for arthritis pain; it is not for immediate relief. If no pain relief in 7 days, stop use.

Natural Relief for Arthritis Pain

1. Eat well. It's hard to overestimate the benefits of a healthy, anti-inflammatory eating plan.
2. Stay active. Regular exercise is just as important as diet.
3. Take an (active) break. Balance activity with active recovery.
4. Work on posture.
5. Try Heat and Cold.

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