If a child or pet puts flector patch in their mouth, seek medical help immediately. Zoloft sertraline hcl pfizer medical information us. Flector diclofenac is used to treat pain from bruises, sprains, or strains. If patch begins to peel off edges may be secured with adhesive tape. What is the most important information i should know about diclofenac transdermal. I just put on my first flector patch an hour ago and have noticed a little relief, but more so ive noticed that my heart is racing and im really hot. Diclofenac transdermal skin patch is used to treat pain caused by minor sprains. This emedtv article explains what flector is used for, describes how the medication works, and offers information on how to use the skin patch. The food and drug administratoin approved dosing information recommends starting zoloft at a dose of 50 mgday for adolescents aged to 17, and increasing it if needed to a maximum of 200 mgday. Zoloft sertraline is an antidepressant primarily used to treat major.
Diclofenac topical patch and topical system is used to treat acute pain caused by minor. To find out how to apply for medication assistance from the pfizer, inc. Safety and effectiveness of imitrex tablets have not been established for cluster headache. Taking any of these medicines with an nsaid may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. I was using flector patch but i sweat so much i could hardly keep on so they perscribed volteren gel. Diclofenac epolamine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Flector diclofenac epolamine dose, indications, adverse. The flector patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an mri magnetic resonance imaging. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals see warnings and precautions 5. The flector patch medication you purchase is manufactured by pfizer. Generic for flector diclofenac diethylamine is a topical patch used to relieve acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions bruises. There are currently no generic alternatives to flector.
Home conditions pain flector patch consumer information print share overview side effects dosage interactions for professionals more degenerative disc disease. Prevacid lansoprazole dose, indications, adverse effects. The recommended dose of flector patch is one 1 patch to the most. Flector patches contain diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid. Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have. Prescribing information pfizer medical information us. Flector patch is a 10 cm x 14 cm patch comprised of an adhesive material containing 1. Patients must meet financial and other program specific criteria to be eligible for assistance. The content on this site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. Flector patches are for use in adults and children at least 6 years old. Flector patch diclofenac epolamine patch is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, available for topical application. Cambia, cataflam, voltaren, flector patch, pennsaid, solareze. Keep flector patch out of the reach of children and pets.
Illustration of flector patch selected safety information applied to the site of injury. The recommended dose of flector is one 1 topical system to the most painful area twice a day both in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Flector patches contain diclofenac epolamine, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid. Zoloft sertraline side effects, dosage, interactions. Healthtap does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The recommended starting dose of zoloft for children ages 6 to 12 with ocd is zoloft 25 mg once daily, while the starting dose for adolescents ages to 17 is zoloft 50 mg once daily.
Remove the release liner before applying the patch to the skin. Find patient medical information for flector transdermal on webmd including. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease. Can using an expired 20 but unopened flector patch cause any harm. Originally all of my problems started with a fall down some stairs. Prozac, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline zoloft, trazodone, or vilazodone. The flector patch medication you purchase is manufactured by pfizer, and is coming from a cipa certified, and pharmacy checker verified online pharmacy.
Highlights of prescribing information concurrent or. Flector complete drug information, side effects and. Flector patch still contains medicine even after use. Your childs healthcare provider may choose to increase the dosage if symptoms. Children should not use flector patch other information about nsaids.
Flector patch delivers a prescriptionstrength nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid, diclofenac, from the patch into the skin. Goodrx has partnered with insiderx and pfizer to reduce the price for this prescription. I have a new prescription for flector patch diclofenac epolamine topical patch. Uptodate, electronic clinical resource tool for physicians and patients that provides information on adult primary care and internal medicine, allergy and immunology, cardiovascular medicine, emergency medicine, endocrinology and diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology and. I was floored when i read the side effects list on the gel, so i looked at the side effects on the patchs they gave me and the side effects are the same. Before using flector, tell your doctor if you are allergic. I have a new prescription for flector patch diclofenac. The flector patch is a prescription skin patch that contains a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug nsaid. Pdr drug summaries are concise pointofcare prescribing, dosing and administering information to help phsyicans more efficiently and accurately prescribe in their practice pdr s drug summaries are available free of charge and serve as a great resource for us based mds, dos, nps and pas in patient practice. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. I assume it will be ineffectual or weak but can it cause any actual harm. Flector patches are used to treat pain caused by minor sprains, strains, or bruising flector patches are for use in adults and children at least 6 years old. Can using an expired 20 but unopened flector patch. Flector is not covered by most medicare and insurance plans.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Do not use flector patch if youve had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or other nsaids. If your doc has written a prescription, that information is on the prescription. For these services, please use healthtap prime or concierge. It is applied to the affected area over unbroken skin. Zoloft sertraline dosing, indications, interactions. Get more prescribing and dosing information at the official physician website. Find patient medical information for flector transdermal on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Each patch contains 180 mg of diclofenac epolamine and mg of diclofenac epolamine per gram of adhesive. Side effects of flector patch diclofenac epolamine. Check our savings tips for copay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost.
Diclofenac diethylamine is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug that works by reducing paincausing hormones in the body. Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, sideeffects, and cautions. I am currently on zoloft, and, would appreciate any valid information you can give me. Diclofenac epolamine topical patch is the generic alternative to flector patch. Imitrex is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Flector patch is a topical non steroidal anti inflammatory drug. Flector patch diclofenac epolamine contains a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication used as a pain reliver indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions. Flector transdermal patch, voltaren gel diclofenac. Unfortunately im also diabetic and have heart disease. See full prescribing information for flector patch.
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