Voltaren 140mg medicine patch, 5 bucati, Haleon

Voltaren 140mg medicated patch, 5 pieces, Haleon

Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch is a medicine that calms pain. It belongs to a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Voltaren 140 mg medicated plaster is used as a short-term local symptomatic treatment

(maximum 7 days) for pain associated with acute dislocation, sprain, or bruises on the arms and legs after contusions, in adolescents over 16 years of age and in adults.

Do not use Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch if:

- you are allergic to diclofenac or any other components of this medicine (listed in point 6);

- you are allergic to any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, eg: acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen);

- have you ever suffered asthma attacks, urticaria or had your nose swollen and irritated inside after taking acetylsalicylic acid or any other NSAID;

- you have an active ulcer in the stomach or duodenum;

- you have wounds (on the skin, for example, in the form of fine scratches, cuts, burns), skin infections, inflammation (exudative dermatitis) or eczema on the skin.

- you are pregnant in the last three months of pregnancy;

- you are a child or teenager under the age of 16.

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Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch if:

• you have or have had asthma or allergies; spasms of the bronchial muscles (bronchospasm) may occur, which make breathing difficult.

• you notice a rash on the skin that appears after applying the medicated patch. If this happens, immediately remove the medicated patch and stop the treatment.

• suffer from diseases of the kidneys, heart or liver or have previously had an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum or inflammation in the intestine or have a tendency to bleed.

Adverse reactions can be minimized by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.

Important precautions

• the medicated patch must not come into contact with the eyes or be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes.

• elderly patients should use Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch with caution, because the elderly are more prone to adverse reactions.

After removing the medicated patch, avoid exposing the treated area to direct sunlight or tanning devices, to reduce the risk of light sensitivity.

Do not use Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch together with any other medication containing diclofenac and any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, even if they are for external use or are taken orally.

Children and teenagers

Diclofenac is contraindicated for use in children and adolescents under the age of 16. There are insufficient data on efficacy and safety available for children and adolescents under 16 years of age (see the Do not use Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch section).

Voltaren 140 mg medicinal patch together with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines.

Provided that Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch is used correctly, only a small amount of diclofenac will be absorbed into the body, so the interactions described for medicines containing diclofenac taken orally are unlikely to occur.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations before using this medicine.

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In the first and second trimester of pregnancy or if you intend to become pregnant, Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch can only be used after talking to your doctor.

In the last trimester of pregnancy, Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch should not be used because an increased risk of complications for the mother and fetus cannot be excluded (see the section "Do not use Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch").

Lactation

Small amounts of diclofenac pass into breast milk.

Talk to your doctor before using Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch while breastfeeding. In any case, if you are breastfeeding, Voltaren 140 mg medicated plaster should not be applied directly to the breast area.

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Driving vehicles and using machines

Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch has no influence on your ability to drive vehicles and use machines.

Voltaren 140 mg medicated patch contains butylhydroxyanisole (E 320)

Butylhydroxyanisole may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or eye irritation.