FLECTORARTHRO*GEL 100G 1% PRESS

Flectorartro 1% gel
Diclofenac

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

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

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

Do not apply Flectorartro to large areas or to broken, diseased, or irritated skin areas, or to open wounds.
Flectorartro should not come into contact with the eyes or with the moist membranes lining certain internal parts of the body, for example, the mouth, nasal cavities (mucous membranes), and should never be taken by mouth. 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 out of 100 patients):
- rash, eczema, erythema (skin redness), dermatitis (allergic and contact), itching;
Rare side effects (affect 1 to 10 out of 10,000 patients):
- bullous dermatitis (with blister formation);
Very rare side effects (affect less than 1 out of 10,000 patients) - hypersensitivity (including urticaria), angioneurotic edema;
- pustular rash;
- asthma;
- photosensitivity (reaction after exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays);
Frequency not known:;
- anaphylactic-type reaction;

Since Flectorartro 1% gel is applied to the skin of 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 may occur if oral diclofenac is taken. However, if Flectorartro 1% gel is not used correctly, these side effects could occur.

Reporting of side effects
If you get 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.