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In this Article

• What is diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• What are the possible side effects of diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• What is the most important information I should know about diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• How should I use diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Flector Patch)?
• What happens if I overdose (Flector Patch)?
• What should I avoid while using diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• What other drugs will affect diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Flector Patch)?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Do not wear a diclofenac skin patch for longer than 12 hours.

What happens if I overdose (Flector Patch)?

An overdose of diclofenac topical applied to the skin is unlikely to occur. Seek emergency medical attention if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

What should I avoid while using diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?

Do not use cosmetics, sunscreen, lotions, insect repellant, or other medicated skin products not prescribed by your doctor.

Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds) while you are using diclofenac topical.

While you are using diclofenac topical, avoid taking oral (pill form) of aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others;

What other drugs will affect diclofenac topical (Flector Patch)?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
• a diuretic (water pills);
• steroids (prednisone and others); or
• an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), y and others.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied diclofenac. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about diclofenac topical.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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