Voltaren Forte 24 hours medical patch 140 mg in a package of 2 pcs.

Local symptomatic short-term treatment (maximum 7 days) of pain in severe sprains, dislocations or contusions of the extremities due to closed trauma in children aged 16 years and older and adults.

• active ingredient: diclofenac sodium;
• 1 patch contains diclofenac sodium 140 mg;
• excipients: polyacrylate dispersion, tributyl citrate, butylhydroxyanisole, 100% polyester nonwoven material, monosilicone-coated paper.

Hypersensitivity to diclofenac or other components of the medicinal patch, to acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs. History of attacks of bronchial asthma, angioedema, urticaria or acute rhinitis caused by taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs. Peptic ulcer in the active phase. Skin damage, regardless of the type of lesion: exudative dermatitis, eczema, infected injury, burn or wound. Third trimester of pregnancy. Children under 16 years of age.

Infections and infestations: Rare: pustular eruptions.

Immune system disorders: Rare: hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria), angioedema, anaphylactic reactions.

Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Rare: bronchial asthma.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Common: rash, eczema, erythema, dermatitis (including allergic and contact dermatitis), itching, burning sensation at the application site. Uncommon: petechiae. Rare: bullous dermatitis, dry skin. Rare: photosensitivity reactions.

The patch is used for application to the skin.

For adults and children over 16 years of age, the patch is applied to intact skin on only one area that requires treatment and used once a day.

Before use, open the package by tearing or cutting it along the dotted line. Remove the patch from the package and remove one part of the protective film, without touching the adhesive surface. Then immediately stick the patch to the painful area of ​​​​skin and remove the rest of the protective film. Press the patch lightly with the palm of your hand to fully adhere to the skin.

If necessary, the patch can be secured with an elastic mesh bandage. Do not apply the patch while swimming. Do not use the patch with an occlusive dressing.

To remove the patch after application, moisten it lightly with water as needed and remove by gently pulling on its edge. To remove product residue, rinse the area with water by lightly rubbing the application area with your fingers in a circular motion.

The maximum daily dose is one patch, even if there is more than one affected area. This means that only one painful area can be treated at a time.

Voltaren Forte 24 hours should be used for the shortest period necessary to relieve symptoms. If after 7 days of treatment the patient’s condition has not improved or has worsened, a doctor should be consulted.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

During the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, the drug should not be used unless clearly necessary. If used, the dose should be as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.

The drug is contraindicated during the last trimester of pregnancy.

It is not known whether diclofenac is able to penetrate into breast milk when applied externally, therefore the use of Voltaren Forte 24 hours during breastfeeding is recommended only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. In this case, during breastfeeding, the patch should not be applied to the mammary glands and should not be used in larger quantities or for longer periods than recommended.

Children

Voltaren Forte 24 hours is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.

The ability to influence the reaction speed when driving or working with other mechanisms

Does not affect.

Overdose is unlikely due to the low absorption of diclofenac into the systemic bloodstream when using the patch as directed.

There is no evidence of overdose with Voltaren Forte 24 hours. However, in the event of significant systemic adverse reactions due to improper use or accidental overdose (e.g. in children or due to swallowing of the patch), the precautions taken for the treatment of poisoning with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken.

Since the systemic absorption of diclofenac when using the patch as directed is very low, clinically significant interactions are unlikely to occur.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C in a place protected from light.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.