D Touch 100mg Patch

Short Description

D Touch 100mg Patch is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in your joints and muscles.

Dosage Form

Patch

Introduction

D Touch 100mg Patch may be used 2 to 4 times a day on the affected area depending on how severe your condition is. It should be applied slowly and evenly to the skin until it is rubbed in. You should not use it too often and you should not cover the treated area with a bandage or plaster. It is a safe medicine with few side effects but you may get a skin rash, itching, reddening or burning of the skin. Occasionally a skin rash may be a sign of severe allergic reaction. Tell your doctor straight away if you get a rash with blistering. D Touch 100mg Patch is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and you should not use it if you are already taking diclofenac (or other similar) tablets.

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

D Touch 100mg Patch is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

D Touch 100mg Patch is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Nimesulide Oxyphenbutazone Metamizole

D Touch 100mg Patch is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) on the skin.

D Touch 100mg Patch is applied to the skin to relieve inflammation and pain of joints and muscles. It is less likely to cause stomach side effects as compared to oral medication. Gently massage it into the skin of the affected area. Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages as these may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas. It may increase the risk of sunburn. Avoid exposing the treated area of skin to excessive sunlight. Do not use it for longer than 14 days unless recommended by your doctor.