Volta (diclofenac)
Diclofenac · Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Used for: Pain and inflammation, including arthritis.
Thai name: โวลต้า
- Available in Thailand
- YesVolta is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- DiclofenacNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Prescription
- Depends on the productDifferent Thai products with this ingredient have different legal classes. See the table below.
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Volta?
Volta is a brand of diclofenac sold in Thailand. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain and inflammation, including arthritis. It is registered with the Thai FDA as gel, gastro-resistant tablet, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท ที. แมน ฟาร์มา จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for diclofenac by name.
Is Volta available in Thailand?
Yes. Volta is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 2 active registrations, held by บริษัท ที. แมน ฟาร์มา จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Volta
2 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLTAโวลต้า | gel | General sale | 1A 178/36 |
| VOLTA ENTERIC FILM COATED TABLETโวลต้า เม็ดเคลือบฟิล์ม | gastro-resistant tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 2315/29 |
Do I need a prescription for Volta in Thailand?
It depends on the product. Some Thai diclofenac products are specially controlled drugs (prescription only) and others are dangerous drugs (pharmacist only, no prescription needed). Check the legal class of each product in the table below.
Can I bring Volta into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Volta a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Volta (diclofenac) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other diclofenac products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Volta. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for diclofenac
- Almiral
- Amminac
- Antenac
- Arclonac
- Bufenac
- Canfenac
- Cataflam
- Catanac
- Chai-Fenac
- Clofec
- Clonac
- Coolnac
- Covonac
- Denac
- Diclo
- Diclogel
- Diclogesic
- Diclonac
- Diclosian
- Diclotroy
- Diconac
- Difazt
- Difelene
- Difenac
and 71 more.
See every diclofenac product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Diclofenac”, retrieved 8 October 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer