Hi Have Just Realised That Last Night By Mistake As

Posted on Sun, 7 Apr 2019

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Question : Hi have just realised that last night by mistake as I am away I brushed my teeth with a small amount of voltarol gel. I have had a very strong menthol taste in my mouth since then and I realised that’s what it was as I saw it in my washbag with my toothpaste. Do you think this is toxic

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
In my opinion Voltaren gel is not toxic, you should not be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Voltaren Gel is a safe and useful medicine.

It's a cream with anti-inflammatory properties.

So,in my opinion it is not toxic and you should not be worried.

I suggest to rinse with plenty of water to avoid the menthol taste.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (8 minutes later)

Ok thank you. I read it can cause serious heart issues if swallowed and bleeding due to the ibropefen in it I did this by mistake 11 hours ago and as I hadn’t realised have carried on today without rinsing my mouth. Will it damage my teeth having

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it probably won't damage the teeth.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

The heart issues are more related to a chronic use of voltaren gel.

Just a single use is unlikely to have this side effect.

Anti-inflammatory gel has anti-inflammatory properties.

So, it can calm the gengiva and does not have any ingredients which can damage the teeth.

You should not be worried.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T