Voltaren (Diclofenac) is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Voltaren (Diclofenac) works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Generic Voltaren (Diclofenac) is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs) are used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis (rheumatism), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it. Generic Voltaren(Diclofenac) is also used for treating pain, redness and swelling.