Voltadol 140 Mg 5 Adhesive Dressings is a topical treatment designed to relieve muscle and joint pain. Each dressing contains diclofenac sodium, a potent anti-inflammatory that acts directly on the affected area, reducing inflammation and providing effective, localised relief. Voltadol is the perfect solution for comfortable, discreet and long-lasting pain relief.
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Voltadol 140 Mg 5 Adhesive Dressings
What is VOLTADOL and what is it used forVOLTADOL is a medicine that relieves pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medicine is used for the short-term (maximum 7 days) local symptomatic treatment of pain associated with acute strains, sprains or bruises of the arms and legs resulting from blunt injuries in adolescents from 16 years of age and older and in adults.
2. What you need to know before you start using VOLTADOLDo notuse VOLTADOL
- if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you are allergic to any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g. acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen);
- if you have ever had asthma attacks, hives, or swelling and irritation inside your nose after taking aspirin or any other NSAID;
- if you currently have an active stomach or duodenal ulcer;
- if you are in the last three months of pregnancy;
- if you are a child or adolescent under 16 years of age.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use this medicine.
- if you have or have ever had bronchial asthma or allergies; you may develop bronchial muscle spasm (bronchospasm), which makes breathing difficult.
- if you notice a skin rash that appears after applying the adhesive dressing. If this happens, remove the sticking plaster immediately and stop treatment.
- if you have kidney, heart or liver disorders, or have had a previous stomach or intestinal ulcer or intestinal inflammation or a tendency to bleed.
Adverse effects can be reduced by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible period of time.
Important precautions
- The drug adhesive dressing should not come into contact with or be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes.
- Elderly patients should use this medicine with caution because side effects are more likely to occur.
After removal of the medicated adhesive dressing, avoid exposing the treated area to direct sunlight or radiation in a solarium to reduce the risk of light sensitivity.
Do not use this medicine at the same time as any other medicines containing diclofenac or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines, whether used externally or taken by mouth.
Children and adolescents
Diclofenac is contraindicated for use in children and adolescents under 16 years of age. There are insufficient data on efficacy and safety in children and adolescents under 16 years of age (see section ‘Do not use VOLTADOL).
Other medicines and VOLTADOL
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may need to take any other medicines.
Provided this medicine is used correctly, only a small amount of diclofenac is absorbed by the body, so interactions described for medicines containing diclofenac taken by mouth are unlikely to occur.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
In the first and second trimester of pregnancy or if you wish to become pregnant, this medicine should be used only after consultation with your doctor.
In the last trimester of pregnancy, VOLTADOL should not be used because an increased risk of complications for the mother and child cannot be ruled out (see ‘Do not use VOLTADOL’).
Breast-feeding
Small amounts of diclofenac are excreted in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before starting to use this medicine while breast-feeding. In any case, if you are breast-feeding, VOLTADOL should not be applied directly to the breast area.
Driving and using machines
This medicine has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
VOLTADOL contains butylated hydroxyanisole (E 320)
Butylated hydroxyanisole may cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis) or irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.
3. How to use VOLTADOLFollow exactly the instructions for use given in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is one medicated adhesive dressing once daily.
Apply a medicated adhesive dressing to the painful area. The maximum total daily dose is 1 medicated adhesive dressing per day, even if there is more than one injured area to treat. Treat only one painful area at a time.
Form of administration
For application to the skin (cutaneous use).
Instructions for use:
1. Cut the sachet along the dotted line and remove the medicated adhesive dressing.
To apply the dressing:
2. Remove one of the two protective films.
3. Apply the dressing to the area to be treated and remove the remaining protective film.
4. Apply light pressure with the palm of the hand until complete adhesion to the skin is achieved.
To remove the dressing:
5. Moisten the dressing with water, peel off one edge of the dressing and gently pull it away from the skin.
6. To remove any product residue, wash the affected area with water by gently rubbing the area with your fingers in a circular motion.
If necessary, the adhesive dressing can be held in place using an elastic bandage.
Use the adhesive dressing on undamaged, intact skin only.
Do not use the adhesive dressing in conjunction with an airtight (occlusive) dressing.
Do not use when bathing or showering.
The medicated adhesive dressing should be used in its entirety (do not split the dressing).
Duration of use
Do not use VOLTADOL for more than 7 days.
If use of this medicine is required for more than 7 days to relieve pain or if symptoms worsen, you are advised to consult a doctor.
If you use more VOLTADOL than you should
Tell your doctor if serious side effects occur after incorrect use of this medicine or accidental overdose (e.g. in children). Your doctor will be able to tell you what action you should take.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist or call the Poisons Information Service, telephone: 91 562 04 20, stating the medicine and the amount taken.
If you forget to use VOLTADOL
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effectsLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor immediately and stop using the dressing if you notice any of the following side effects:
Sudden itchy skin rash (hives); swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth, or throat; difficulty breathing; decreased blood pressure or weakness.
The following side effects may occur:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
local skin reactions, such as reddening of the skin, burning sensation, itching, redness of inflamed skin, rash, sometimes with pustules or hives.
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 000 people):
hypersensitivity reactions or local allergic reactions (contact dermatitis).
In patients using externally medicinal products from the same group of active substances as diclofenac, there have been isolated reports of generalised skin rash, hypersensitivity reactions such as swelling of the skin and mucous membranes and anaphylactic-type reactions with acute disturbances of circulation regulation and light sensitivity reactions.
The absorption of diclofenac into the body through the skin is very low compared to the concentration of active substance in the blood following oral use of diclofenac. Therefore, the likelihood of adverse effects in the body as a whole (such as gastrointestinal or renal disorders or respiratory difficulties) is very low.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly to the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Medicinal Products for Human Use: www.notificaRAM.es.
By reporting adverse effects you can help to provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of VOLTADOL Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and envelope after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
Store in the original carton in order to protect from light and moisture.
Do not use this medicine if you notice that it is damaged.
Used adhesive dressings should be folded in half with the adhesive side facing inwards.
Medicines should not be flushed down the drain or thrown away. Dispose of packaging and unneeded medicines at the SIGRE Point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medicines you no longer need. In this way, you will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and additional informationCompositionof VOLTADOL
- The active substance is diclofenac sodium.
Each medicated adhesive dressing contains diclofenac as 140 mg diclofenac sodium.
- The other ingredients are:
Outer layer:
Polyester non-woven material.
Adhesive layer:
Polyacrylate dispersion
Tributyl citrate
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Protective coating:
Silicone monolayer coated paper.
Package contents and additional information
VOLTADOL is a 10 × 14 cm white self-adhesive dressing made of non-woven material on one side and paper on the other side.
