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What VOLTADOL is and what it is used for
VOLTADOL is a medicine that relieves pain. It belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medication is used for the short-term (maximum 7 days) local symptomatic treatment of pain associated with acute strains, sprains, or bruises of the arms and legs resulting from blunt injuries in adults and adolescents over 16 years old.

What you need to know before you start using VOLTADOL
Do not use VOLTADOL if:
- if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine;
- if you are allergic to any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g. acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen);
- if you have ever had asthma attacks, hives or swelling and irritation inside your nose after taking acetylsalicylic acid or any other NSAID;
- if you currently have an active stomach or duodenal ulcer;
if you have skin lesions (e.g. skin abrasions, cuts, burns), infected skin or skin affected by inflammation (exudative dermatitis) or eczema.
- if you are in the last three months of pregnancy;
- if it is a child or adolescent under 16 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if:
• if you suffer or have previously suffered from bronchial asthma or allergies; You may experience bronchial muscle spasm (bronchospasm), which makes breathing difficult.
• if you notice a skin rash that appears after applying the medicated adhesive plaster. If this happens, immediately remove the medicated adhesive plaster and stop treatment.
• if you suffer from kidney, heart or liver disorders, or have previously suffered from a stomach or intestinal ulcer or intestinal inflammation or a tendency to bleed.
Adverse effects can be reduced by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time possible.

Important precautions
• The medicated adhesive dressing should not come into contact with or be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes.
• Elderly patients should use this medication with caution because they are more likely to have side effects.
After removing the medicated adhesive dressing, avoid exposing the treated area to direct sunlight or radiation in a solarium to reduce the risk of light sensitivity.
Do not use this medicine at the same time as any other medicine containing diclofenac or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines, whether used externally or taken by mouth.

Children and adolescents
Diclofenac is contraindicated for use in children and adolescents under 16 years of age. There are insufficient data on efficacy and safety in children and adolescents under 16 years of age.

Other medications and VOLTADOL
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
When this medication is used correctly, only a small amount of diclofenac is absorbed by the body, so the interactions described for medications containing diclofenac taken by mouth are unlikely to occur.

Pregnancy and lactation
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy
In the first and second trimester of pregnancy or if you want to become pregnant, this medication should be used only after consulting your doctor.
VOLTADOL should not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy because an increased risk of complications for the mother and child cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Small amounts of diclofenac are excreted in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before using this medication while breast-feeding. In any case, if you are breastfeeding, VOLTADOL should not be applied directly to the breast area.

Driving and using machines
The influence of this medicine on the ability to drive and use machines is null.

VOLTADOL contains butylhydroxyanisole (E 320)
Butylated hydroxyanisole may cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis) or irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.

How to use VOLTADOL
Exactly follow the medication administration instructions contained in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is a medicated adhesive plaster once a day.
Apply a medicated adhesive plaster to the painful area. The maximum total daily dose is 1 medicated adhesive plaster per day, even if there is more than one injured area to treat. Treat only one sore area at a time.

Administration method
For application on the skin (cutaneous use).

Instructions for use:
1. Cut the sachet along the dotted line and remove the medicated adhesive plaster.
To apply the dressing:
2. Remove one of the two protective films.
3. Apply the dressing to the area to be treated and remove the remaining protective film.
4. Apply light pressure with the palm of your hand until complete adhesion to the skin.
To remove the dressing:
5. Moisten the dressing with water, peel off one edge of the dressing and gently separate it from the skin.
6. To remove any product residue, wash the affected area with water by gently rubbing the area with your fingers in a circular motion.
If necessary, the medicated adhesive dressing can be kept in place using an elastic bandage.
Use the medicated adhesive dressing only on intact, non-diseased skin.
Do not use the medicated adhesive dressing together with an airtight (occlusive) dressing.
Do not wear it when bathing or showering.
The medicated adhesive dressing should be used whole. (Do not split the dressing)

Duration of use
Do not use VOLTADOL for more than 7 days.
If use of this medication for more than 7 days is required to relieve pain or if symptoms worsen, you are advised to consult a doctor.

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