Diclomax Plaster (Diclofenac Sodium)

Adult dosage

1 piece at a time, applied to the affected area (site of disease) 1 to 2 times a day.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to specific ingredients or with a history of asthma. It is especially not safe for children under 18, pregnant women beyond 5 months, or nursing mothers. Patients with peptic ulcers should also avoid using this medication. During use, it should not be used concurrently with other anti-inflammatory analgesics or topical diclofenac preparations of the same class. Do not use continuously for more than 7 days and do not apply to wounds, infected skin, or the eyes and mucous membranes. Sealed bandages should not be used without a doctor's instruction. Patients with bronchial asthma, those currently undergoing treatment, and pregnant or nursing women should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before use. Particularly, its use in the third trimester of pregnancy can have severe effects on the fetus and mother, hence it should be avoided. Elderly patients should use this medication with caution due to increased risks of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal side effects. If any serious skin reactions such as rash, redness, itching, blisters, or swelling occur, usage should be stopped immediately and consultation with a specialist sought. Also, rare allergic reactions or exacerbated asthma can occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication only alleviates symptoms such as pain and swelling, so it should be used only when symptoms are present. Patients with poor kidney function or those taking diuretics should carefully observe kidney status. Additionally, this medication may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers, so when used with drugs affecting blood coagulation, signs of bleeding should be closely monitored. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children in a cool, dry place and it is advisable to avoid repacking the product to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• asthma attacks
• difficulty breathing
• skin peeling
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• high fever associated with severe rashes

Mild side effects

• Photosensitivity
• edema (swelling)
• skin peeling
• eczema
• skin dryness
• dermatitis
• itching
• erythema
• roughness
• irritation

Drug interactions

Do not apply or take diclofenac preparations or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs concurrently. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist if using with quinolone antibiotics such as enoxacin, as this may cause convulsions. Use with loop diuretics such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics, anticoagulant medications such as warfarin, antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, coumarin anticoagulants, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container. It is also important to store it at a cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

This medication is a plaster coated with a sticky light yellow substance on a peach-colored lint pad, covered with a release liner on the adhesive side.

Package unit

1 piece (10X14㎠) - 6 pieces/pack, 1 piece (7X10㎠) - 10 pieces/pack, 1 piece (7X10㎠) - 12 pieces/pack, 1 piece (6.157㎠) - 60 pieces/pack, 1 piece (0.785㎠) - 12 pieces/pack