Nervoderm Medicated Patch 5 Patches
Nervoderm Dermal Patch provides effective relief from the shooting, stabbing, burning symptoms of medically diagnosed post shingles nerve pain. (refs CMI & carton)
Product Information
Nervoderm contains the active ingredient lidocaine (lignocaine) that provides pain relief without the numbness.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br />1. Rowbotham MC et al. Pain 1996;65(1):39–44. 2. Katz NP et al. Pain Med 2002;3(4):324 –32. (Funded by Endo Pharmaceuticals) 3. Nervoderm® Approved Consumer Medicine Information July 2016
| Treatment | Pain Relief |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Storage & Disposal | Store below 25ºC. Do not refrigerate or freeze.<BR><BR>Storage Keep NERVODERM® Dermal Patch in the box until it is time to use it. Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. After first opening, keep the sachet tightly closed. After opening the sachet, the patches should be used within 14 days.Do not store NERVODERM® Dermal Patch or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave NERVODERM® Dermal Patch in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep it where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.Disposal If your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop using NERVODERM® Dermal Patch, or your medicine has passed its expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any left over patches. Used patches still contain active ingredient, which may be harmful to others. Fold the used patch in half, with the sticky sides together and throw them away so that they are out of the reach of children. |
| Dosage | NERVODERM® 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. |
| Active Ingredients | 5% w/w lidocaine (lignocaine) |
Ingredients
NERVODERM lidocaine (lignocaine) 5% w/w dermal patch