Voltaren relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling and redness). It has no effect on the causes of inflammation. Injections of Voltaren into a muscle are used to treat the following conditions: • Pain due to gallstones or kidney stones.
The intramuscular injection is used to treat a number of painful conditions including: 'Flare-ups' of joint or back pain • Attacks of gout • Pain caused by kidney stones • Pain caused by injuries.