Product Category: Second-class OTC Drug
[Product Details of Voltaren EX Tape (Subject to Self-Medication Tax Deduction)]
● A pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory tape containing the active ingredient diclofenac sodium, featuring excellent transdermal absorption.
● The active ingredient is gradually released, providing excellent sustained effect. Use once a day.
● The active ingredient does not volatilize externally and acts directly on the source of pain.
● A gentle and pleasant cooling sensation spreads from the applied area.
● Easy to apply and reapply, with tape that stretches freely vertically and horizontally.
● Suitable for large areas such as the lower back and shoulders.
[Indications and Effects]
- Pain associated with lower back pain and stiff shoulders, shoulder pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in hands and wrists), elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow), bruises, sprains.
[Dosage and Administration]
- Remove the plastic film and apply one sheet to the affected area once a day. Do not use more than two sheets at a time. Do not use other external preparations containing this active ingredient concurrently.
★ Precautions on Dosage and Administration
- Strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration.
- Do not apply continuously for more than 24 hours at a time. When reapplying to the same area, ensure that no rash, redness, itching, or irritation has occurred at the application site before use.
- This medicine treats only the symptoms such as pain and swelling, not the underlying disease causing them. Use only when symptoms are present.
- If sweating or if the affected area is wet, wipe thoroughly before use.
- People with sensitive skin should apply a small piece (about 1-2 cm square) to a weak area on the inside of the arm for more than half a day before use to confirm no rash, redness, itching, or irritation occurs.
- Do not use other external agents on the application area simultaneously.
[Contact Information]
(1) Pharmacy or drugstore where purchased
(2) GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Japan K.K. Customer Service
Phone: 0120-099-301
Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
(3) For emergencies such as accidental ingestion, misuse, or overdose outside the above hours, please contact:
Japan Poison Information Center, Poison Hotline
Phone: 072-727-2499 (Available 24 hours, 365 days)
Manufacturer and Distributor
Dojin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
5-2-2 Yayoicho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Marketing Authorization Holder
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Japan K.K.
1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
[Ingredients]
(Per 100g of ointment)
Diclofenac Sodium: 1g
Additives: Aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon resin, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, liquid paraffin, polyisobutylene, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dibutylhydroxytoluene, L-menthol, and 2 other ingredients.
[Precautions]
★ Precautions for Use
● Do not use if:
(1) You have had allergic reactions to this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) You have had asthma attacks.
(3) You are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant.
(4) You are under 15 years of age.
● Do not apply to:
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, irritated skin, wounds.
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, or infected areas.
● Do not use other external pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory agents while using this product.
● Do not use continuously for more than two weeks.
● Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if:
(1) You are receiving medical treatment.
(2) You are using other medicines.
(3) You have had allergic reactions to medicines.
(4) You have had irritation from tape-type products.
(5) You have been diagnosed with peptic ulcer, blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or influenza.
(6) You are taking any of the following medicines: fluoroquinolone antibiotics, triamterene, lithium, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin), steroids, diuretics, cyclosporine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
(7) Elderly persons.
● If the following symptoms appear during or after use, stop using immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist with the product box:
Skin: rash, redness, itching, irritation, swelling, pain, sensation of heat, rough skin, scaling (flakes or peeling skin), blisters, pigmentation.
* In rare cases, serious symptoms such as shock (anaphylaxis), contact dermatitis, or photosensitivity may occur. In such cases, seek immediate medical attention.
● If symptoms do not improve after 5-6 days of use, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist with the product box.
★ Storage and Handling Precautions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to other containers (may cause misuse or quality changes).
- To maintain quality, store unused portions after opening in the original bag and close the opening tightly.
- Do not use products past the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use as soon as possible after opening.
[Country of Origin]
Japan
[Brand]
Voltaren
[Marketing Authorization Holder, Manufacturer, Importer, or Distributor]
GSK
Packaging and content may be changed without notice due to renewal. Thank you for your understanding.
(EX Extra)
GSK
Akasaka Intercity AIR, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 *For inquiries, refer to product details.