Ingredients
NERVODERM lidocaine (lignocaine) 5% w/w dermal patch
5% w/w lidocaine (lignocaine)
Direction
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
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.
CAUTION:
Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic, severe renal or severe cardiac impairment.
OR PHARMACY MEDICINE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
"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.
How to remove NERVODERM® Dermal Patch -
When changing the patch, remove the old patch slowly. If it does not come off easily, you can soak it in warm water for a few minutes before removing it.
If you forget to remove the patch after 12 hours -
As soon as you remember, remove the old patch. A new patch can be used again after 12 hours.
If you forget to use NERVODERM® Dermal Patch -
If it is almost time for you to apply the next patch dose, skip the one you missed and apply the next patch when you are meant to.
Otherwise, apply a new patch as soon as you remember, and then go back to your normal schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for the dose you missed."
General Information
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.
KEY FEATURES
Long lasting, clinically proven to provide relief (ref 1) from the shooting, stabbing and burning pain associated with medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain.
Up to 12 hrs relief from shooting, stabbing & burning pain associated with medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain.
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