TYLENOL® vs Voltaren®¹

Both Voltaren® and TYLENOL® help to relieve arthritis pain, however they work in different ways. TYLENOL® is an oral analgesic that provides fast relief of minor arthritis pain. Voltaren® is a topical analgesic that provides relief of arthritis pain but is not intended to work fast. It may take up to 7 days to work. TYLENOL®, which contains acetaminophen, can be a more appropriate option than Voltaren®, which contains diclofenac an NSAID, for those with certain health conditions, such as heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure, or stomach problems. Although NSAIDs share some similarities, they have different levels of risk. For example, topical diclofenac irritates the stomach less than aspirin. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions and please note that the information below is not a substitute for the specific product's Drug Facts Label. Please always read and follow the label.

Explore our chart below to compare Voltaren® vs. TYLENOL® to help you decide if TYLENOL® or Voltaren® is the best pain reliever for your needs.

	TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets 1 2 3 4 5 (258)	Voltaren® ¹
Characteristics
Forms	Rapid Release Gels, Coated Tablets, Caplets	Topical Gel
Active Ingredient	Acetaminophen	Diclofenac
Dosing	2 pills every 6hrs while symptoms last; do not take more than 6 pills in 24 hours	Apply 4 times a day; Upper Body Dose- max 2 grams; Lower Body Dose- max 4 grams; do not use on more than 2 body areas at the same time; may take up to 7 days to work
Is an NSAID	No	Yes
From the #1 Doctor-recommended Brand of Pain Reliever	Yes	No
Relieves Fever	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Back Pain/ Backache	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Headache	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Muscle Pain/ Muscle Aches	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Premenstrual and Menstrual Pain	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Toothache	Yes	No
Relieves Minor Arthritis Pain/ Joint Pain	Yes	No
Relieves Arthritis Pain/ Joint Pain	No	Yes
Provides Fast Pain Relief	Yes	No
Provides Targeted Pain Relief	No	Yes ²
Works Centrally to Relieve Your Pain	Yes	No
May be more appropriate for those with High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, Stomach Problems, or Heart Disease	Yes	No
Increases your risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke	No	Yes
May cause severe stomach bleeding	No	Yes
Contains Liver Warning	Yes ³	Yes ⁴

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For the temporary relief of arthritis pain only in the following areas: hand, wrist, elbow (upper body areas) or foot, ankle, knee (lower body areas).Do not use on more than 2 body areas at the same time ;not for use on any other body part, such as: in back, hip, or shoulder.

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

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Ask a doctor before use if you have liver cirrhosis. Liver damage may occur if you apply more or for longer than directed or when using with products containing diclofenac.