Nervoderm Medicated Patch 5 Pack

Overview

Nervoderm Dermal Patch provides effective relief from the shooting, stabbing, burning symptoms of medically diagnosed post shingles nerve pain. (refs CMI & carton)

Nervoderm contains the active ingredient lidocaine (lignocaine) that provides pain relief without the numbness. Nervoderm provides effective nerve pain relief from the shooting, stabbing, burning symptoms of medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain. Nervoderm can be worn during the day or at night for up to 12 hours, followed by 12 hours off. The easy to apply hydrogel patch forms a protective barrier providing a soothing effect at the site of application, which may be sensitive to touch, heat or cold. Can be used alone or in combination with other pain relieving tablets. For more detailed information on Nervoderm ask your pharmacist.

For the relief of medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain (post-herpetic neuralgia), which may be felt as shooting, stabbing, burning pains at or near the skin surface that may be accompanied by increased sensitivity to touch, heat or cold.

AUST R NUMBER:

280081

Ingredients

5% w/w lidocaine (lignocaine)

CONTAINS:

Contains hydroxybenzoates as a preservative.

Each 10 cm x 14 cm patch contains 700mg (5%w/w) lidocaine (lignocaine)

Self-adhesive layer: Glycerol, sorbitol solution (70%) (crystalising), carmellose sodium, propylene glycol, urea, kaolin-heavy, tartaric acid, gelatin, polyvinyl alcohol, aluminium glycinate, disodium edetate, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, polyacrylic acid, sodium polyacrylate, water-purified.
Backing fabric: polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Release liner: polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

INGREDIENTS:

NERVODERM lidocaine (lignocaine) 5% w/w dermal patch

Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Directions for use:

For topical use only.
Adult dose: apply to a maximum of 3 patches at the same time to the site of pain.
Patches can be left on for 12 hours, followed by 12 hours off and applied day and night.

How to apply Nervoderm
Step 1: Open the sachet, remove a patch, and seal the sachet again.
Step 2: If required, cut the patch to fit the painful area.
Step 3: Remove the transparent liner from the patch.
Step 4: Apply the patch to the site of pain. Press onto the skin for at least 10 seconds to ensure it sticks firmly.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

NERVODERM(R) Dermal Patches should be worn for no more than 12 hours per day. Applying the patches for a longer time or using more than 3 NERVODERM patches per day could cause serious reactions. Remember you should not use other products that contain lidocaine at the same time.
Wait 12 hours after removing patches before applying new patches.

USAGE ADVICE:

Relief of medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain

DOSAGE:

NERVODERM(R) Dermal Patches should be worn for no more than 12 hours per day. Applying the patches for a longer time or using more than 3 NERVODERM patches per day could cause
serious reactions. Remember you should not use other products that contain lidocaine at the same time.

Storage

Store below 25oC. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

Below 25oC

Safety

PRODUCT WARNINGS:

WARNINGS
FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY
Do not use:
*on children less than 18 years of age
*if the seal of the sachet is broken.
Unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist:
*do not apply to large areas of the body
If pain persists, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Contains hydroxybenzoates as preservatives.

CAUTION:

CAUTION:
Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic, severe renal or severe cardiac impairment.
OR PHARMACY MEDICINE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Nervoderm Dermal Patch provides effective relief from the shooting, stabbing, burning symptoms of medically diagnosed post shingles nerve pain.

Country of Origin

Australia