Frequently Asked Questions About
FLECTOR Patch and NSAIDs
What is the most important information I should know about FLECTOR Patch?
- FLECTOR Patch, like other NSAIDs, may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases with longer use of NSAID medicines, and in people who have heart disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure
- NSAID medicines, including FLECTOR Patch, should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called “coronary artery bypass graft” (CABG)
- FLECTOR Patch, like other NSAID medicines, can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. These can happen without symptoms and may cause death. The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: taking blood-thinning medicines or medicines called steroids; longer use; smoking; drinking alcohol; older age; having poor health
FLECTOR Patch should not be applied to broken or damaged skin due to any cause, such as cuts, burns, infected wound, or rash with oozing fluid.
What should I tell my healthcare professional before using FLECTOR Patch?
- Any and all other health or medical problems you may have, such as heart disease including high blood pressure or heart failure, history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines, kidney or liver problems, asthma or allergic-type reactions, and skin reactions
- All other medications (prescription and nonprescription) you are taking. Do not take oral NSAIDs while on FLECTOR Patch. Do not take other medicines without your healthcare professional’s approval
- If you are breastfeeding
Who should not use FLECTOR Patch?
FLECTOR Patch should not be used late in pregnancy.
FLECTOR Patch should not be used right before or after a heart surgery called "coronary artery bypass graft" (CABG).
Do not use FLECTOR Patch if you’ve had aspirin-sensitive asthma or allergic reactions from taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
What should I avoid while using FLECTOR Patch?
Avoid contact of FLECTOR Patch with eyes, nose, or mouth, and wash hands after applying, handling, or removing FLECTOR Patch. FLECTOR Patch still contains medicine even after use. Keep FLECTOR Patch out of the reach of children and pets. If a child or pet puts FLECTOR Patch in their mouth, seek medical help immediately. Children should not use FLECTOR Patch.
FLECTOR Patch should not be applied to broken or damaged skin due to any cause, such as cuts, burns, infected wound, or rash with oozing fluid.
Do not take oral NSAIDs while on FLECTOR Patch. Do not take other medicines without your healthcare professional’s approval.
What are the most common side effects of FLECTOR Patch?
The most common side effects seen with FLECTOR Patch were skin reactions (including itching, inflamed skin, burning) at the site of treatment, stomach discomfort or intestinal problems (including nausea, altered taste, upset stomach), and nervous disorders (including headache, tingling of the skin, sleepiness).
What are the possible side effects of NSAIDs, including
FLECTOR
Patch?
Serious side effects include: heart attack; stroke; high blood pressure; heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention); kidney problems including kidney failure; bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine; low red blood cells (anemia); life-threatening skin reactions; life-threatening allergic reactions; liver problems including liver failure; asthma attacks in people who have asthma. Other side effects include: stomach pain; constipation; diarrhea; gas; heartburn; nausea; vomiting; dizziness.
Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath or trouble breathing; chest pain; weakness in one part or side of your body; slurred speech; swelling of the face or throat.
Stop using FLECTOR Patch and call your healthcare professional right away if you have any of the following symptoms: nausea; more tired or weaker than usual; itching, your skin or eyes look yellow; stomach pain; flu-like symptoms; vomiting blood; bowel movement contains blood or is black and sticky like tar; unusual weight gain; skin rash or blisters with fever; swelling of the arms legs, hands or feet.
Other information about NSAIDs: aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines. Aspirin can also cause ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines, including FLECTOR Patch. Talk to your healthcare professional or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Where can I get more information about FLECTOR Patch?
- Consult a qualified healthcare professional
- You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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