Dosage information in more detail what happens if i miss a dose. The recommended dose of flector patch is one 1 patch to the most painful area twice a day. Flector patch may induce allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaids. Flector is also contraindicated in patients with a history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergictype reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use flector patch safely and effectively. Flector is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity eg, anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions to diclofenac or any components of the drug product.
May tape edges down if topical system begins to peel off. Transdermal diclofenac comes as a patch to apply to the skin. Pay for your flector prescription, and mail a copy of the original pharmacy receipt cash register receipt not valid with product name, date, and amount circled to. About flector diclofenac epolamine topical system safety. Drug information on flector patch diclofenac transdermal includes side effects, uses, drug interactions, dosage, drug pictures, overdose symptoms, and what to avoid. Find patient medical information for flector transdermal on webmd including. Flector patch is the only nonsteroidal antiinflammatory nsaid patch that treats acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and bruises. Goodrx has partnered with insiderx and pfizer to reduce the price for this prescription. The flector patch diclofenac patch is a prescription pain medication. Acute pain flector diclofenac epolamine topical system. If the medication or patch does come in contact with those areas, flush with plenty of water.
The recommended dose of flector patch is one 1 patch to the most painful area. Do not use flector patch if youve had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or. Flector patch contains 180 mg of diclofenac epolamine flector patch generic in an aqueous base. Risk of serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events. May 28, 2018 flector patch contains 180 mg of diclofenac epolamine flector patch generic in an aqueous base. Voltaren gel, pennsaid, solaraze, klofensaid ii professional resources flector fda diclofenac sodium topical ahfs monograph related treatment guides pain where can i get more information. Flector is also contraindicated in patients with a history of asthma, urticaria, or other. Diclofenac patches are usually applied two times a day, once every 12 hours. Before using flector, tell your doctor if you are allergic. Therefore, treatment with flector patch is not recommended in these patients with advanced renal disease. Flector tissugel heparin plaster drug soin et nature. Diclofenac epolamine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Systemic exposure to the drug at these dosage levels 16 or 48 g of gel daily is about 6 or 20%, respectively, of the systemic exposure attained when diclofenac sodium is administered orally at a dosage of 50 mg 3 times daily. If the patch or topical system begins to peel off, the edges may be taped down. Apply diclofenac patches at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient. Flector ep patch is a flexible, selfadhesive plaster, to be applied on the skin. Flector ep patch is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic gonarthrosis knee osteoarthritis. There are currently no generic alternatives to flector. Flector patch, a minimally systemic topical patch formulation of diclofenac, is indicated for acute pain due to minor sprains, strains, and contusions. If patch begins to peel off edges may be secured with adhesive tape. The flector patch is applied directly to the skin over the area that hurts the most and is changed twice a day.
Flector diclofenac is used to treat pain from bruises, sprains, or strains. View more photos the photos shown are samples only not all photos of the drug may be displayed. Jun 18, 2019 the patch can be worn for up to 12 hours and then removed. I assume it will be ineffectual or weak but can it cause any actual harm. Flector is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. Flector patch delivers a prescriptionstrength nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid, diclofenac, from the patch into the skin.
Flector patch flector topical advanced reading other brands. About flector diclofenac epolamine topical system safety info. Overall, the most common adverse events associated with flector patch diclofenac epolamine topical patch treatment were skin reactions at the site of treatment. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. Flector patches contain diclofenac epolamine, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid. Learn more about medicare prescription drug plans and savings with goodrx. Your pharmacist can provide more information about flector. The recommended dose of flector is one 1 topical system to the most painful area twice a day both in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Flector diclofenac epolamine dose, indications, adverse. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients e. Can using an expired 20 but unopened flector patch cause any harm.
Learn about the reported side effects, related class drugs, and how these medications will affect your daily lifestyle. Flector patch side effects, flector patch generic, dosage. This emedtv page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before using the patch. Flector patch is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions. Pharmacology, adverse reactions, warnings and side effects. Flector patch contains diclofenac epolamine, a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid and is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.
Can using an expired 20 but unopened flector patch cause. Can using an expired 20 but unopened flector patch. Apr 11, 2019 flector patch diclofenac epolamine patch is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, available for topical application. Authorized generic of flector patch now available from. Drug indication dosage and administration flector diclofenac epolamine 180 mg topical patch 1. Authorized generic of flector patch now available from teva mpr. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Please see full prescribing information, including boxed warning and patient medication guide. Do not use flector patch if youve had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or other nsaids. Several topical formulations of diclofenac have been developed. Application of a heat patch for 15 minutes before application of the gel did not affect systemic absorption. See full prescribing information for flector patch. Flector patches are for use in adults and children at least 6 years old. What is flector patch treating pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and bruises.
The active ingredient in flector ep tissugel is diclofenac epolamine, a substance with analgesic and antiinflammatory properties. Apr 11, 2019 the recommended dose of flector patch is one 1 patch to the most painful area twice a day. If you have asthma, let your doctor know before you use flector. Flector patch is a 10 cm x 14 cm patch comprised of an adhesive material containing 1. Find medication information including related drug classes, side effects, patient statistics and answers to frequently asked questions. It is not known if flector patch is found in breast milk. No information is available from controlled clinical studies regarding the use of flector patch in patients with advanced renal disease. An authorized generic of flector patch diclofenac epolamine topical patch has been made available by teva pharmaceuticals for the topical. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using flector patch while you are pregnant. These highlights do not include all the information needed. Flector patches are used to treat pain caused by minor sprains, strains, or bruising flector patches are for use in adults and children at least 6 years old. Flector medicare coverage and copay details goodrx. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use flector patch 1.
Find patient medical information for flector transdermal on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Medscape pain management dosing for flector transdermal patch, voltaren gel diclofenac topical, frequencybased adverse effects, comprehensive. You should consult a doctor about the dosage before using this medicine. Important safety information flector patch diclofenac. Diclofenac topical application route proper use mayo clinic. I was using flector patch but i sweat so much i could hardly keep on so they perscribed volteren gel.
Inform patients that, if flector begins to peeloff, the edges of the topical system may be taped down. Illustration of flector patch selected safety information applied to the site of injury. Flector prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and. Specifically, it is approved to treat acute shortterm pain due to sprains, strains, or bruises contusions. See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. If the patch does not stick well, you may place medical tape around the edges. If the patch or topical system still peels off, it may be used with a mesh netting sleeve eg, curad hold tite, surgilast tubular elastic dressing to hold the patch or topical system applied to the ankles, knees, or elbows.
If problems with adhesion persist, patients may overlay the topical system with a mesh netting sleeve, where appropriate e. The patch is applied to the skin and left in place for 3 days 72 hours. Warnings and precautions on who should not use flector are also listed in this article. Flector prescription and dosage sizes information for physicians and healthcare professionals. Side effects of flector patch diclofenac epolamine. Flector patch diclofenac epolamine patch is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, available for topical application. Each patch contains 180 mg of diclofenac epolamine in an aqueous base mg of active per gram of adhesive or 1. Side effects of flector patch diclofenac epolamine topical. Flector transdermal patch, voltaren gel diclofenac topical dosing. Twicedaily, peelandapply treatment to the site of acute pain. Apply a skin patch as soon as you remember, and wear it for 12 hours before applying a new one.
Adults and children 2 years of age and olderyour doctor will decide which dose of the patch you need based on your present daily narcotic dose. Read important safety information on flector patch diclofenac epolamine patch, the only nonsteroidal antiinflammatory nsaid patch. Wash your hands after applying or removing a patch. Important information before using flector, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, a history of heart attack or stroke, a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding, liver or kidney disease, a blood clotting disorder, asthma or polyps in your nose, or if you smoke. Mar 04, 2019 an authorized generic of flector patch diclofenac epolamine topical patch has been made available by teva pharmaceuticals for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains. I was floored when i read the side effects list on the gel, so i looked at the side effects on the patchs they gave me and the side effects are the same. Flector ep tissugel cutaneous patch uses, sideeffects.
Flector transdermal patch, voltaren gel diclofenac. Do not apply flector on an open skin wound, or on areas of eczema, infection, skin rash, or burn injury. These highlights do not include all the information needed to. Flector patch may interact with alcohol, other nsaids, blood thinners, cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, diuretics water pills, steroids, or heart or blood pressure medications. Do not use it during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals see warnings and precautions 5. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Apply 1 topical system to clean, dry, intact skin on most painful area twice daily. Remove the release liner before applying the patch to the skin. Sprains are stretching or tearing of ligaments at the joints. The patch has been approved in many other countries outside the us under different brand names. Flector medicated topical patch drug information, side. The flector patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an mri magnetic resonance imaging. If flector patch therapy is initiated, close monitoring of the patients renal function is advisable. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Bathing should take place in between scheduled patch removal and application see dosage and administration 2. Flector transdermal patch, voltaren gel diclofenac topical. The study is based on warfarin sodium and diclofenac epolamine the active ingredients of coumadin and flector, respectively, and coumadin and flector the brand names.