FLECTORARTRO 1% GEL 1 PRESSURIZED CONTAINER IN PET/AL/LDPE OF 100G

Name
Flectorartro 1% gel
Diclofenac


What is it and what is it for?
Flectorartro 1% gel is indicated for the local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammatory conditions caused by post-traumatic injuries, such as bruises, sprains and tendonitis.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Flectorartro 1% gel if:
- are allergic to diclofenac, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID);
- are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Flectorartro 1% gel (listed in section 6);
- have asthma attacks, breathing problems, hives or acute rhinitis (cold) after taking acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other NSAIDs;
- has skin lesions, including weeping or infected areas, eczema, burns or wounds;
- from the third trimester of pregnancy (see Pregnancy and breastfeeding);
- is a child or adolescent under 15 years of age;
- if any of the above applies to you, contact your doctor or pharmacist;
- are allergic to peanuts or soya, as this medicine contains soya oil.


Warnings and precautions
Use particular caution with Flectorartro 1% gel if:
- suffers from cardiovascular diseases;
- suffers from kidney disease;
- suffers from liver disease;
- you suffer or have suffered in the past from a gastric ulcer (peptic ulcer);
- suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis or are prone to intestinal bleeding;
- is regularly exposed to sunlight or artificial UV rays;

Do not apply Flectorartro on large areas or on damaged, diseased or irritated skin or on open wounds.
Flectorartro should not come into contact with the eyes or the moist membranes lining certain parts of the body, such as the mouth and nasal passages (mucous membranes), and should never be taken orally. Discontinue treatment if you develop a rash after applying the product.
The use of gloves is recommended for the physiotherapist.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Flectorartro 1% gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects (affect 1 to 10 patients in 100):
- skin rash, eczema, erythema (skin redness), dermatitis (allergic and contact), itching;
Rare side effects (affect 1 to 10 patients in 10,000):
- bullous dermatitis (with blister formation);
Very rare side effects (affect less than 1 in 10,000 patients) - hypersensitivity (including urticaria), angioneurotic edema;
- pustular eruption;
- asthma;
- photosensitivity (reaction after exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays);
Frequency not known: ;
- anaphylactic reaction;

Because Flectorartro 1% gel is applied to the affected area, there is a lower risk of side effects, such as gastric problems, including pain, indigestion, or signs of bleeding in the stomach or intestines, which can occur when taking oral diclofenac. However, if Flectorartro 1% gel is not used correctly, these side effects may occur.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.