VOLTAREN

VOLTAREN 140MG EMPLASTRU MEDICAMENTOS 5 EMPLASTRE

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Description:
Voltaren 140 mg medicated plaster is a pain-relieving medicine. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Voltaren 140 mg medicated plaster is used as a short-term (maximum 7 days) local symptomatic treatment for pain associated with acute dislocation, sprain, or bruises on arms and legs after contusions, in adolescents over 16 years of age and in adults.

Ingredients:
The active substance is diclofenac sodium.
- Each medicated plaster contains diclofenac in the form of 140 mg diclofenac sodium.

How to use:
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has advised you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is one medicated plaster once a day.

Apply one medicated plaster to the painful area. The maximum total daily dose is 1 medicated plaster per day, even if there is more than one affected area to be treated. Treat only one painful area at a time.

Method of use:
For application on the skin (cutaneous use).

Instructions for use:
1. Tear the sachet along the dotted line and remove the medicated plaster.

Applying the plaster:
2. Remove one of the two protective films.
3. Apply to the area to be treated and remove the remaining protective film.
4. Apply gentle pressure with your palms until complete adhesion to the skin is achieved.

Removing the plaster:
5. Moisten the plaster with water, peel off one edge of the plaster and gently pull it off the skin.
6. To remove any traces of medicine remaining on the skin, wash the affected area with water, gently rubbing with your fingers in a circular motion.
If necessary, the medicated plaster can be secured using a mesh bandage.
Apply the medicated plaster only to intact, healthy skin.
Do not use under a tight bandage that does not allow air to pass through (occlusive bandage).
Do not use in contact with water (when bathing or showering).
Do not cut the medicated plaster

Duration of treatment:
Do not use Voltaren 140 mg medicated plaster for more than 7 days.
If this medicine is needed for more than 7 days for pain relief or if symptoms worsen, consult your doctor for recommendations.

If you have any further questions regarding this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.