Voltaren Warmth patch

Voltaren heat plaster

What is this medicine used for?
Use on painful areas on the back, neck or shoulders.

– Works 8 hours

Not to be used with
Do not use if you have already had an allergic reaction to a heat patch.
Do not use on areas of the skin where heat cannot be conducted or on damaged skin.
Do not use on children under 12 years of age or persons who are unable to remove the patch themselves.
Do not use on bruises or swelling until 48 hours after the injury.

Instructions for use
Tear open the bag before using the heat patch. Remove the plastic foil from the adhesive side and place the heat patch on the painful area of the back, neck or shoulders. Apply the adhesive side to dry and clean skin. Press the patch firmly and check that the patch is properly attached. A few minutes after opening the bag, the heat patch will gradually warm up. Slowly remove the heat patch by gently loosening it starting in 1 corner.

Warnings
Do not apply the heat patch to the same area of the skin for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period and do not use more than 1 heat patch on the same area of the skin. The heat patch is for external use. Discontinue use and contact your doctor if the pain remains unchanged or worsens after 7 days. Do not use the patch with other medicines that are to be applied to the skin or with heat sources. Do not reheat the patch in the oven or microwave. Do not cut or puncture the heating patch and do not allow the patch to get wet. For single use only.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using these patches if you suffer from the following conditions:
– Poor circulation
– Pregnancy
– Nerve damage
– Rheumatoid arthritis
– Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or very sensitive skin.

Consult your doctor if you are over 65 years old.
Do not use while sleeping.
Heat patches can potentially cause burns.
Discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor if you notice any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash, or other changes on your skin where the heat patch was applied.
Contains iron powder. If you swallow this powder, consult a doctor immediately.
If the powder comes into contact with the eyes or skin, rinse with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

Manufacturer/Distributor
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare BV
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3705 LZ Zeist