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.
USAGE ADVICE
Relief of medically diagnosed post-shingles nerve pain
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
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.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Storage Keep NERVODERM® Dermal Patch in the box until it is time to use it.
Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
After first opening, keep the sachet tightly closed. After opening the sachet, the patches should be used within 14 days.
Do not store NERVODERM® Dermal Patch or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink.
Do not leave NERVODERM® Dermal Patch in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-half metres above the ground is a
good place to store medicines.
Disposal If your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop using NERVODERM® Dermal Patch, or your medicine has passed its expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any left over patches.
Used patches still contain active ingredient, which may be harmful to others. Fold the used patch in half, with the sticky sides together and throw them away so that they are out of the reach of children.
Storage Temperature: Below 25°C