Amazon Basic Care Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% (NSAID), for Arthritis Pain Relief, 1.76 ounce (Pack of 1) (Packaging may vary)

I have never been a big fan of the diclofenac sodium topical gel. It never seemed to work for me. I finally realized the reason. The areas I was using it on were primarily deep-seated in the muscles and fatty tissues of the sore area. The product never penetrated to the spot it needed to get to in order to produce pain relief! I have since found that using the gel at the base of my thumbs or near my ankle produces results. This is because there is less muscle and fatty tissues to get through and the gel can penetrate almost directly to the pain spot. This might be a DUH!!! moment for you, but it took me many years and a conversation with my podiatrist to figure it out. I’m super happy about this for two reasons. One, I will no longer spend money trying to make this product work on certain areas and being frustrated when it doesn’t. Two, I am now able to experience pain relief in some of my most painful joints. Hopefully my new realization will be beneficial to someone… This product is finally a win. PS - be sure to allow the product to absorb completely when using it on the hands before putting on lotion. It will pill if you don’t.

First pain reliver I have found that relieves the pain in my feet. Worked very quickly the first day I used it.

Works good. Same ingredients as name brands but at much less cost!!! I use it for bursitis in my legs. Takes the tenderness away quickly.

Very strong perfumey smell... works the same as the rx but the smell is totally off putting... my doc gives me an rx... when I run out I order from Amazon... but the smell is just bad

Soothing, not greasy, and works within minutes. Long-lasting.

Works great like the name brand but cheaper.It was easy to use and didn’t smell bad!Lasts a long time for me.A+++I will buy again

I've ordered this product several times in the past and found it to be what seemed like e exactly the same formulation as Voltaren brand. The last tube I received is longer and smaller around but containd the same amount of product. I have noticed the past few days since I started using it, I have knocked it off my nightstand at least twice a day because of the longer tube. Tonight I looked more closely at the label and noticed the distributer name, address, and phone number are different than my old tube. Also, the cream looks, feels, and smells different. It is more white, seems to have more of a drying effect on my skin and while it still has the strong alcohol smell, it also has another scent that lingers long after the alcohol is gone. It's a familiar smell but I can't place it. Maybe like a soap, lotion, deodorant, or men's aftershave? It's not horrible, but it is different. I just thought people should know. I wish Amazon would have kept selling the original formulation, even if the price would have had to go up a bit.

This is a must-have at my house. We are, of course, older (chronologically gifted), and I combine with 4% lidocaine on most of my joints. I continually look for the best price, and getting fast delivery is a plus. Lasts very well, so I only have to use it twice each day. Purchase on a regular basis. Without this product, I couldn't be as active as I am.