{"id":8820,"date":"2021-03-19T10:20:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8820"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:30:55","slug":"flector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flector\/","title":{"rendered":"Flector &#8211; Diclofenac Sodium uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n140 mg&nbsp;medicinal&nbsp;patch<br>contains diclofenac sodium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flector is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;relieve pain and&nbsp;inflammation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector is used for local treatment of pain at the tennis elbow, golf elbow (&nbsp;epicondylitis&nbsp;), and ankle sprain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to&nbsp;diclofenac,&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid,&nbsp;or other&nbsp;NSAIDs.<\/li><li>if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Flector (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>from the sixth month of pregnancy.<\/li><li>if you have ongoing&nbsp;stomach ulcers.<\/li><li>if you have damaged skin, including exuding or infected areas,&nbsp;eczema, burns, or wounds in the treatment area.<\/li><li>if you are a child or adolescent younger than 16 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Flector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have heart disease,<\/li><li>if you have kidney disease,<\/li><li>if you have liver disease,<\/li><li>if you have had&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;before,<\/li><li>if you have any&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease such as Crohn&#8217;s disease or&nbsp;ulcerative colitis&nbsp;or if you are prone to stomach bleeding,<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;asthma,<\/li><li>if you have difficulty breathing, a rash, or runny nose after taking&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or other&nbsp;NSAIDs,<\/li><li>if you are taking&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;or other&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;in&nbsp;oral&nbsp;form (by mouth) or&nbsp;topical&nbsp;form (on the skin),<\/li><li>whether you regularly sunbathe solarium or solarium outdoors.&nbsp;Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds on the treated area during the treatment and at least two weeks after the end of the treatment.<\/li><li>If you are older, you can get&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;more easily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector should not be used in children and adolescents under 16 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Flector is used correctly, the risk of exposure to other medicines is very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women should not use Flector during the last three months of pregnancy, as it may harm the unborn baby and cause problems during childbirth.&nbsp;The use of Flector should be avoided by women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant.&nbsp;Treatment during the first six months of pregnancy should only take place after a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;and the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be kept as low as possible and the treatment time should be as short as possible.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector should only be used during breast-feeding if&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;by a doctor&nbsp;as small amounts of&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;pass into breast milk.&nbsp;Flector should not be applied directly to the breasts if you are breastfeeding, nor too large areas of skin or for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flector contains:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>preservatives&nbsp;called parahydroxybenzoates which may cause an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(possibly delayed).<\/li><li>and propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your pharmacist.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to a pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and adolescents 16 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of&nbsp;patches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tennis or golf elbow<\/strong><ul><li>Put on a&nbsp;patch&nbsp;in the morning<\/li><li>Remove the patch in the evening and apply a new one<\/li><li>Remove the patch in the morning repeat these steps for a maximum of 14 days.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Ankle sprain<\/strong><ul><li>Apply one&nbsp;patch&nbsp;per day<\/li><li>Remove the patch the next day and apply a new one. Repeat these steps for a maximum of 3 days.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember: Ankle sprains usually improve within 3 days and elbow pain within 14 days.&nbsp;You must contact a doctor if the symptoms worsen or do not improve within 14 days with tennis elbow and golf elbow or 3 days with an ankle sprain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents (under 16 years)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector is not recommended for children and adolescents under 16 years of age.&nbsp;There are only insufficient data on efficacy and safety in children and adolescents under 16 years of age (see also Do not use Flector).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adolescents 16 years and older, who need pain treatment longer than 7 days or whose symptoms worsen, it is recommended that the patient\/parents contact a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use&nbsp;<\/strong><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cut the top of the resealable envelope.&nbsp;Remove a&nbsp;patch&nbsp;and reseal the envelope carefully using the slide seal.<\/li><li>Note the date the envelope was opened at the intended location.<\/li><li>Remove the protective plastic film from the adhesive layer of the patch.<\/li><li>Apply a&nbsp;patch&nbsp;on the painful or swollen area.&nbsp;If necessary, the patch can be held in place with the help of an elastic mesh or thin tape.&nbsp;This can be bought at pharmacies.<\/li><li>Do not cover the patch with any other material.<\/li><li>The patch must not be used on damaged or infected skin, on wounds, or open injuries.&nbsp;The patch should not be used during the bath or shower.<\/li><li>Be careful not to get&nbsp;the gel&nbsp;in your eyes, nose, mouth, genitals, or at the anal opening.&nbsp;Rinse with water if&nbsp;gel&nbsp;comes in contact with these areas.<\/li><li>The patch should not be cut in half.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take another&nbsp;patch&nbsp;to compensate for a missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Apply the next&nbsp;patch&nbsp;as planned.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Flector can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some less common and very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may be serious<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately and stop using the patch if you notice any of the following signs of an allergy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Swelling of the lips, eyes, or tongue, shortness of breath, or asthma attack<\/strong>&nbsp;which is signs of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users),<\/li><li><strong>Skin rash, stinging, or burning sensation<\/strong>&nbsp;on the area where the patch has been applied (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur are usually mild, transient, and harmless (if you are worried, talk to your doctor or pharmacist).<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itching&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><li>Reddening of the skin<\/li><li>Small dark purple\/dark red dots under the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry, scaly, skin<\/li><li>Swelling at the site where the patch was placed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 000 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin rash aggravated by sunlight.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Flector is applied to the skin, over the affected area, the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as stomach upset including pain, indigestion, or signs of bleeding in the stomach or intestines is lower than for&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;taken by mouth.&nbsp;However, if Flector is not used correctly, these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Flector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used before the expiry date which is stated after &#8220;EXP.&#8221;&nbsp;on the envelope or carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use within 3 months after opening the envelope.&nbsp;Be sure to reseal the patch envelope after each&nbsp;patch is&nbsp;removed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is diclofenac sodium.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;patch&nbsp;contains a total of 180 mg of diclofenac polamine corresponding to 140 mg of diclofenac sodium (1% w \/ w).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are gelatin, povidone (K90), sorbitol, kaolin, titanium dioxide (E171), propylene glycol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parhydroxybenzoate (E216), disodium edetate (E385), tartaric acid, aluminum glycolide acrylate, Karyl glycosylate; polysorbate 80, perfume (propylene glycol, benzyl salicylate, phenyl ethyl alcohol, alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde, hydroxy citronellal, phenethylphenyl acetate, cinnamon acetate, benzyl acetate, terpineol, cinnamon alcohol, cyclamen aldehyde) and purified water and polyhydric ester.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each medical&nbsp;patch&nbsp;contains a white to pale yellow&nbsp;gel&nbsp;that is spread in an even layer on gauze and has a transparent plastic film that protects the adhesive layer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resealable envelopes contain 2 or 5&nbsp;patches.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flector medical&nbsp;patch&nbsp;contains&nbsp;packs of 2, 5, 10, or 14&nbsp;patches&nbsp;per carton.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IBSA Farmaceutici Italia SrI &#8211; Via Martiri di Cefalonia, 2 &#8211; 26900 Lodi &#8211; Italien<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Altergon Italia, Zona Industriale, 83040 Morra De Sanctis (Av), Italy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cyprus, France, Ireland<\/td><td>Flector Tissugel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poland<\/td><td>Flector Patch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>DICLOFENAC IBSA Pharmaceuticals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 140 mg medicinal patch<br \/>\ncontains diclofenac sodium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2897,2899,2900,2898,2901,2903,2904,2902,2212,2905],"class_list":["post-8820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-diclofenac-sodium","tag-diclofenac-sodium-dose","tag-diclofenac-sodium-side-effects","tag-diclofenac-sodium-uses","tag-flector","tag-flector-dose","tag-flector-side-effects","tag-flector-uses","tag-medicine","tag-patch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8820"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9962,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8820\/revisions\/9962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}