D-Cool Power Plaster (Diclofenac Sodium)

Adult dosage

1 piece per application, 1 to 2 times a day applied to the affected area.

This medicine should not be used by individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medicine or any of its ingredients. Additionally, people who have experienced asthma attacks triggered by aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should not use this medicine. Children under 18 years old, pregnant women beyond 5 months, breastfeeding women, and patients with peptic ulcer should not use this medicine. This medicine should not be used concurrently with other diclofenac preparations or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This medicine should not be used continuously for more than 7 days, and should not be applied to areas with wounds, infections, eczema, or similar lesions on the skin. Care must be taken to prevent contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, and the use of occlusive dressings without a doctor's instructions should be avoided. Patients with bronchial asthma or those currently undergoing treatment should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before use. Especially, pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with a specialist before using this medicine, and it is recommended not to use it in the third trimester of pregnancy. Elderly patients should use this medicine with caution and in smaller doses as the risk of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and kidney-related side effects increases with age. If severe rashes, redness, swelling, or blistering occurs on the skin after using this medicine, use should be stopped immediately and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Also, there is a rare risk of allergic reactions or asthma symptoms, so caution is necessary. This medicine is intended to relieve symptoms such as pain and swelling, not to treat the underlying disease, and should only be used when symptoms are present. It may affect kidney function, so when used with diuretics or antihypertensive agents, the kidney status should be monitored closely. There is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, so caution should be taken when using this medicine with drugs that increase bleeding risk. Finally, this medicine should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• asthma attacks
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• blisters
• erosion
• skin rash
• severe skin reactions

Mild side effects

• Photosensitivity reactions
• skin peeling
• eczema
• dry skin
• dermatitis
• itching
• redness
• roughness
• irritation
• pigmentation

Drug interactions

This medicine should not be used in conjunction with topical or oral diclofenac preparations or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If combined with fluoroquinolone antibiotics (such as Enoxacin), consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is also necessary when using loop diuretics (such as Furosemide) or thiazide diuretics. Caution should be exercised when using with drugs that impair hemostasis (such as Warfarin), antiplatelet agents (such as Aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the medicine.

Appearance

Types 1, 3, and 4) This medicine is a patch featuring a colorless to pale yellow adhesive substance with a distinctive smell applied to a backing material and covered with a solid coating on the surface. Type 2) This medicine is colorless.

Package unit

10 sheets per pack