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diclofenac sodium
Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited
M02AA15
diclofenac sodium
140mg
Medicated Plaster
Cutaneous use
pack contains 2, 5 or 10 medicated plasters
Novartis Consumer Health GmbH
Topical products for joint and muskular pain; Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use
Local symptomatic and short term treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises of the extremities following blunt trauma, e.g. sports injuries in adolescents from 16 years of age and adults
Authorised
2013-03-10
Pharma code XXXX Pharma code XXX For use in adolescents from 16 years of age and adults. Active substance: diclofenac sodium READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINAL PRODUCT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. – Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. – Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. – If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. – You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Voltarol Medicated plaster is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use Voltarol Medicated plaster 3. How to use Voltarol Medicated plaster 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Voltarol Medicated plaster 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT VOLTAROL MEDICATED PLASTER IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Voltarol Medicated plaster is a medicine that relieves pain. It belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Voltarol Medicated plaster is used for the local symptomatic and short term treatment of pain associated with acute strains, sprains or bruises on the arms and legs as a result of injuries, e.g. sports injuries in adolescents from 16 years of age and adults. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days. 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE VOLTAROL MEDICATED PLASTER DO NOT USE VOLTAROL MEDICATED PLASTER IF YOU – are ALLERGIC to DICLOFENAC or any of the OTHER INGREDIENTS in this medicine (listed in section 6); – are ALLERGIC to any OTHER NON-STEROIDAL ANTI- INFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAID, e.g. acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofe Read the complete document
Voltarol Medicated Plaster Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 19Aug2015 | Novartis Consumer Health 1. Name of the medicinal product Voltarol ® 140 mg Medicated Plaster 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Each medicated plaster contains 140 mg diclofenac sodium. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Medicated Plaster Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster is a white 10x14 cm sized selfadhesive plaster made of nonwoven fabric on one and paper on other side. 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Short term treatment (max. 7 days) Local symptomatic and short term treatment of pain in acute strains, sprains or bruises of the extremities following blunt trauma, e.g. sports injuries in adolescents from 16 years of age and adults. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Posology _Adults and adolescents from 16 years of age_ One medicated plaster should be applied to the painful area twice daily, in the morning and in the evening. The maximum daily dose is 2 medicated plasters, even if there is more than one injured area to be treated. Therefore, only one painful area can be treated at a time. _Duration of use_ Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster is for shortterm treatment. The duration of use should not exceed 7 days. The therapeutic benefit of longer use has not been established. If there is no improvement, during the recommended duration of treatment or a worsening of symptoms, a doctor should be consulted. Voltarol 140 mg Medicated Plaster is to be used for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms depending on the indication. _Elderly patients and patients with renal or hepatic impairment_ This medication should be used with caution in elderly patients who are more prone to adverse events Read the complete document