Voltarol 140mg Medicated Plaster

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: myHealthbox

Active ingredient:

diclofenac sodium

Available from:

Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited

ATC code:

M02AA15

INN (International Name):

diclofenac sodium

Dosage:

140mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Medicated Plaster

Administration route:

Cutaneous use

Units in package:

pack contains 2, 5 or 10 medicated plasters

Manufactured by:

Novartis Consumer Health GmbH

Therapeutic group:

Topical products for joint and muskular pain; Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use

Therapeutic indications:

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

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2013-03-10

Patient Information leaflet

Pharma code XXXX
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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

Summary of Product characteristics

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�