Caution: The following texts are translated from the Japanese original. We cannot take responsibility for ambiguity in the translation.
サロメチールジクロＬα SALOMETHYL DICLO Lα
Product features
Anti-inflammatory analgesic tape medication formulated with diclofenac sodium. Effective when used once a day. A pleasant refreshing sensation spreads from location of application. An easy-to-apply, vertically and horizontally stretchy tape medication.
Indication
Joint pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, tendonitis (hand / wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), muscle pain, back pain, bruise, sprain
Dosage and administration
・Remove the plastic film and apply to the affected area up to one time a day. Do not use together with other external preparations containing this ingredient.
★ Do not use for children under 15 years old.
Precautions of Dosage and Administration
1． Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
Do not use for more than 24 hours per each time of application. When reapplying to the same affected area, make sure there are no symptoms of rash/redness, itching, rash or similar on the area where it was applied, and only then use.
This product does not treat the disease, which is the cause of pain and swelling, but it only treats symptoms of pain and swelling, therefore it is suitable for use when having these symptoms.
When the affected area is sweaty or wet, wipe well before using this product.
Those with weak skin should check whether symptoms such as rash/redness or itching occur by applying a 1 to 2 cm square piece for half a day or more on the inside of the arm where the skin is weak, and then use the product if no such symptoms are observed.
Do not use other medications for external use on areas where this product has been used.
Ingredient and amount
In Plaster 100g
Diclofenac sodium: 2 g, l-menthol: 3.5 g
Precautions
1. ■ When not to use the product
(If you do not follow these instructions, the current symptoms may worsen or adverse reactions are more likely to occur.)
This product should not be used in the following persons:
Patients who have had an allergic symptom to this drug or its ingredients.
Those who have experienced asthma
Children under 15 years old.
Pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant.
Do not use on the following areas.
The area around the eye, the mucosa
Eczema, rash, wounds.
Athlete’s foot/tinea or purulent lesions
Do not use the following medications while using this product.
Other anti-inflammatory analgesics for external use
Do not use continuously for more than two weeks.
■ Consultation
The following persons should contact a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation before use.
Patients undergoing medical treatment from a physician
Patients using other medicines
Patients who have experienced allergic symptoms associated with drugs, etc.
People who have had a rash etc. with tape.
Person who received the following diagnosis. Peptic ulcer, blood disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, influenza
Persons receiving the following drugs. New quinolones, triamterene, lithium, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (such as aspirin), steroids, diuretics, cyclosporine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Elderly people.
If any of the following symptoms appear after use, stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this document.
Skin: rash / redness, itching, swelling, rash, pain, irritation, heat, rough skin, desquamation (peeling off dandruff, reddish skin), blisters, pigmentation
In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur. In that case, please see a doctor immediately.
Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after use, itchy skin, hives, blurred voice, sneezing, itching, stuffiness, palpitations, opacity of consciousness, etc. appear.
Contact dermatitis, photosensitivity: Intense skin irritations such as rash / redness, swelling, irritation, blisters / soreness, pigmentation and vitiligo appear on the patch, with rash / redness, itching Symptoms such as may spread to the whole body. Symptoms may appear or worsen in areas exposed to sunlight.
When symptoms do not improve even after taking the medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking this medicine and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered salesperson, being sure to take this instruction leaflet with you.
Additive
Isostearic acid, BHT, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, terpene resin, squalane, liquid paraffin
Precautions for storage and handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Please keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not replace with other containers. (May cause misuse or change quality)
(4) To maintain quality, store unused parts after opening in the original bag, close the zipper at the opening, and store.
(5) Do not use products whose expiration date has passed. Please use as soon as possible after opening, even within the expiration date.
Disclaimer on Multilingual Product Information
・This product is a pharmaceutical product approved under a Japanese law, the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical Devices, with a view to its sale and use in Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a translation of the product labeling written in Japanese and provided for your information only. It does not warrant that its contents and the product itself conforms to laws and regulations in countries other than Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a tentative translation by Our Company, and may be modified or altered without notice.
・Our Company assumes no responsibility for any occurred problem attributable to the contents of the multilingual product information.
