Hi Have Just Realised That Last Night By Mistake As

Posted on Sat, 27 Apr 2019

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 (54 minutes 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

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