Flector EP Tissugel topical medicinal patches contain diclofenac epolamine, in a pack of 5 patches. This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine acts locally to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Indications
- Symptomatic treatment of tendon and ligament pain.
- Minor injuries: sprains and bruises.
- Episodes of knee osteoarthritis pain in adults after medical consultation.
How to Use
- For adults: follow the package leaflet or pharmacist's instructions.
- Apply the intact patch to the painful area or joint, use for the shortest possible time and consult a doctor if the condition does not improve.
- Not recommended for children under 15 years.
Do Not Use In The Following Cases
- Allergy to the active ingredient or any other ingredient.
- Pregnancy from the beginning of the sixth month.
- Skin affected by any lesion: eczema, inflammation, a burn or a wound.
- Active stomach ulcer.
Warnings & Precautions
- Do not apply to mucous membranes or eyes, or cover with an airtight dressing.
- Stop immediately if a skin rash occurs and avoid sun exposure or tanning equipment.
- Do not combine with other diclofenac or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, topical or oral.
- Take care with asthma or aspirin allergy, heart, kidney or liver disease, or a history of stomach ulcer.
- During the first five months of pregnancy or when planning pregnancy: use only under a doctor's direction.
- Not recommended during breastfeeding and do not apply to the breast.
Common Side Effects
- Skin reactions at the application site are most common: itching, redness and rash.
Storage
Store below 25 degrees Celsius. Keep out of reach of children.
Registration Information
Registered with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority under number 0801268891 and available without a prescription. The registering company is IBSA INSTITUTE BIOCHIMIQUE S.A, Switzerland.
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The information above is educational and does not replace reading the patient leaflet or consulting a pharmacist or doctor.