Olfen Transdermal Patches For Pain Relief, Pack of 5's

Olfen transdermal patches contains diclofenac sodium 140mg indicated for topical treatment of traumatically-induced inflammation of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. It belongs to the class of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). They have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-rheumatic properties which help to reduce pain and swelling associated with joint and muscle. inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, the enzymes that are responsible for production of a prostaglandin; (PG) G2, which is the precursor to other prostaglandins. These molecules have broad actions in the mechanism of pain and inflammation and the inhibition of production of these prostaglandins by diclofenac results in cure from inflammation and pain. Diclofenac patches can be used to treat inflammation of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout and ankylosing spondylitis, back pain, sprains, strains, sport injuries, dislocations and fractures, conditions affecting the tendons such as tendonitis etc. Olfen Patch must not be used on open wounds (abrasions, lacerations, burns) or on pathologically altered skin surfaces (e.g. on eczematous, erythematous skin, etc.). It must not come into contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.