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Flector Patch
Flector Patch Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Flector patch (diclofenac epolamine) contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, diclofenac, used as a pain reliver. It is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions. It is applied to the skin. Side effects can include dryness, itching, peeling, or scaling of treated skin. Other side effects can also occur.
Starting at 30 weeks gestation, Flector Patch and other NSAIDs should be avoided by pregnant women as premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus may occur. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
Our Flector patch Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases, and condition.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Flector Patch Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Flector® Patch is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions.
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What is Flector Patch Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Flector Patch Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Although the risk of serious side effects is low when diclofenac is applied to the skin, you should be aware of side effects that can occur if the medication is absorbed into your bloodstream.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
- blo...
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What is Flector Patch Patient Information?
Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More
What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Flector Patch Consumer Information: Uses
Diclofenac patches are used to relieve pain from various conditions (e.g., sprained ankle). This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using diclofenac and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The patch comes in a resealable envelope. When opening the envelope for the first time, cut it open as instructed. Remove a patch from the envelope and reseal the envelope. It is important to...
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What is Flector Patch Consumer Information?
Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More
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Flector Patch - User Reviews
Flector Patch User Reviews
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