Comparing Tiger Balm vs Voltaren
| Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) | Voltaren (diclofenac) |
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| Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) | Voltaren (diclofenac) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dermatitis, Pain. Tiger Balm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Voltaren is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed for... View more |
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| More about Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) | More about Voltaren (diclofenac) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Tiger Balm has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Voltaren has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Tiger Balm side effects |
View all Voltaren side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other camphor / menthol brands include: AleveX, Anti-Itch Steroid Free, Arctic Relief, Avedana Pain Relieving Roll On, Berri-Freez, Fast Freeze, Freeze It, Freeze It Roll-On, Icy Hot Advanced Relief Pain Relief Cream, Medicated Chest Rub, Men-phor, Rhuli Gel, Sarna, Soltice Quick-Rub, Sombra Warm Therapy, Tiger Balm Extra Strength, Tiger Balm Ultra Strength, Triaminic Vapor Patch View more | Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Xiclo, Zipsor, Zorvolex | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
1.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 442 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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July 28, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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