Nervoderm 5%w/w Lidocaine Medicated Patch 5 pack^ (always read the label)
^ Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Ask your pharmacist about this product.
Nervoderm Dermal Patch provides effective relief from the shooting, stabbing, burning symptoms of medically diagnosed post shingles nerve pain. (refs CMI & carton)
Nervoderm contains the active ingredient lidocaine (lignocaine) that provides pain relief without the numbness. 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. LLong lasting, clinically proven to provide relief (ref 1) from the shooting, stabbing and burning pain associated with medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain. (Reference 1,2 &3) 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 Up to 12 hrs relief from shooting, stabbing & burning pain associated with medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain. Made in Germany
Directions for use: For topical use only. Adult dose: apply to a maximum of 3 patches at the same time to the site of pain. Patches can be left on for 12 hours, followed by 12 hours off and applied day and night. How to apply Nervoderm Step 1: Open the sachet, remove a patch, and seal the sachet again. Step 2: If required, cut the patch to fit the painful area. Step 3: Remove the transparent liner from the patch. Step 4: Apply the patch to the site of pain. Press onto the skin for at least 10 seconds to ensure it sticks firmly. Relief of medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain 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.
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.
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. Wait 12 hours after removing patches before applying new patches.
Store below 25°C. Used patches still contain active ingredient, which may be harmful to others. Fold the used patch in half, with the sticky side together and throw them away so that they are out of reach of children.
5% w/w lidocaine (lignocaine) NERVODERM lidocaine (lignocaine) 5% w/w dermal patch