Voltaren ACα Tape 21 patches (category II drug)

**Product Description**
● This is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory patch containing the active ingredient diclofenac sodium, which has excellent transdermal absorption.
● The active ingredient is gradually released, providing excellent long-lasting effects. A single application once a day provides relief for 24 hours.
● The active ingredient does not evaporate, targeting and acting directly on the source of pain.
● The patch is easy to apply, re-apply, and stretches both vertically and horizontally.
● It is menthol-free and fragrance-free, so there is no concern about odor or irritation.

**Precautions for Use**
● **Contraindications**
(Failure to follow these instructions may result in worsening of current symptoms or an increased risk of adverse reactions.)
1. Do not use this product if you:
(1) Have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
(2) Have ever had an asthma attack.
(3) Are pregnant or may be pregnant.
(4) Are a child under 15 years of age.
2. Do not use on the following areas:
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes, or open wounds.
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc., or areas that are purulent.
3. While using this product, do not use other topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents.
4. Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.

● **Consultation**
1. Consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you:
(1) Are currently receiving medical treatment.
(2) Are using other medications.
(3) Have ever had allergic reactions to medications or other substances.
(4) Have ever experienced rashes or other symptoms from using adhesive patches.
(5) Have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions:
Peptic ulcer, blood disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, influenza.
(6) Are being treated with any of the following medications:
New quinolone antibacterials, triamterene, lithium, methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as aspirin), steroids, diuretics, cyclosporine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
(7) Are elderly.
2. If the following symptoms appear during or after use, they may be adverse reactions. Discontinue use immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box.
Skin: Rash/redness, itching, irritation, swelling, pain, stinging sensation, feeling of heat, skin roughness, desquamation (peeling of the skin, like dandruff or scales), blisters, pigmentation.
*In rare cases, the following serious symptoms may occur. In such cases, seek immediate medical attention.
Shock (anaphylaxis): Immediately after use, symptoms such as skin itching, hives, hoarseness of voice, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and clouding of consciousness may occur.
Contact dermatitis, photosensitivity: Severe skin inflammation symptoms such as rash/redness with intense itching, swelling, irritation, blisters, or sores, as well as pigmentation and white patches, may appear at the application site. In some cases, symptoms like rash/redness and itching may spread throughout the body. Symptoms may also appear or worsen in areas exposed to sunlight.
3. If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use, discontinue use and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box.

**Indications**
Low back pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in the hands/wrists), elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow), bruises, sprains.

**Directions for Use**
Remove the plastic film and apply 1 to 2 patches to the affected area once a day. However, do not use more than 2 patches at a time. Do not use in combination with other topical products containing this ingredient.
(1) Strictly follow the prescribed usage and dosage.
(2) Do not leave a patch on for more than 24 hours. When applying a new patch to the same area, ensure that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or irritation have occurred at the application site before use.
(3) This product treats only the symptoms, such as pain and swelling, and does not treat the underlying disease causing them. Therefore, use only when symptoms are present.
(4) If you are sweating or the affected area is wet, wipe it thoroughly before applying the patch.
(5) If you have sensitive skin, before use, apply a small piece of the patch (approximately 1-2 cm square) to a sensitive area on the inside of your arm for at least half a day to ensure that no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or irritation occur.
(6) Do not use other topical agents on the application site.

**Ingredients**
[Per patch (1.5g)]
Diclofenac sodium…15mg
Additives: Alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, liquid paraffin, polyisobutylene, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dibutylhydroxytoluene, and two other ingredients.

**Storage and Handling Precautions**
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or affect the quality of the product.)
(4) To maintain quality, place any unused patches back into the original pouch, and seal the opening tightly before storing.
(5) Do not use the product after the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use the product as soon as possible after opening.