Voltaren EX Tape L (category II drug)

**Product Description**
● An analgesic and anti-inflammatory patch containing the active ingredient diclofenac sodium, which has excellent transdermal absorption.
● The active ingredient is gradually released, providing an excellent long-lasting effect. One application per day provides 24-hour effectiveness.
● The active ingredient does not evaporate externally and targets the source of pain.
● The patch is easy to apply, reapply, and stretches both vertically and horizontally.
● A gentle, pleasant cooling sensation spreads from the applied area.

**Precautions for Use**
● **Contraindications**
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects.)
1. The following persons should not use this product.
(1) Persons who have had allergic reactions to this product or its ingredients.
(2) Persons who have had asthma.
(3) Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant.
(4) Children under 15 years of age.
2. Do not use on the following areas.
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes, or wounds.
(3) Athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc., or areas with suppuration.
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. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use.
(1) Persons undergoing medical treatment.
(2) Persons using other medications.
(3) Persons who have had allergic reactions to drugs, etc.
(4) Persons who have experienced rashes, etc., from adhesive patches.
(5) Persons diagnosed with the following conditions:
Peptic ulcer, blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, influenza.
(6) Persons being treated with 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) The elderly.
2. If the following symptoms appear during or after use, there is a possibility of side effects. Immediately stop use and consult a doctor, 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, sneezing, throat itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and confusion of consciousness may appear.
Contact dermatitis, photosensitivity: Severe skin inflammation symptoms such as intense itching with rash/redness, swelling, irritation, blisters/sores, pigmentation, and white patches may appear on 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, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this outer box.

**Indications and Effects**
Lower back pain, shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain), elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow), bruises, sprains.

**Dosage and Administration**
Remove the plastic film and apply one patch to the affected area once a day. However, do not use more than one patch at a time. Do not use in combination with other topical products containing this ingredient.
(1) Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2) Do not leave the patch on for more than 24 hours per application. Furthermore, when reapplying to the same area, ensure that there are no symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, or irritation on the application site before use.
(3) This product does not treat the underlying disease causing pain and swelling, but only treats the symptoms. Therefore, use it only when symptoms are present.
(4) If you are sweating or the affected area is wet, wipe it thoroughly before use.
(5) For people with sensitive skin, before use, apply a small piece of 1-2 cm square to a sensitive area on the inside of the arm for at least half a day to confirm 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 (10cm x 14cm) with 3.0g of plaster mass]
Diclofenac sodium…30mg
[Per 100g of plaster mass]
Diclofenac sodium…1g
Additives: Alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, liquid paraffin, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dibutylhydroxytoluene, l-menthol, 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.)
(4) To maintain quality, place any unused patches back into the original pouch, and seal the opening tightly for storage.
(5) Do not use this product after the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use it as soon as possible after opening.