Vantelin Kowa Pad EX 56 Sheets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

Works directly on painful aches!
Shoulder stiffness pain, bruises, elbow pain, low back pain, tenosynovitis, muscle pain, joint pain, sprains. Triple pain-relief formula (indometacin) (arnica tincture) (l-menthol)
TIAAS formulation (thin hydrous patch)
Topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine (patch)
Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine can lead to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

About the Sale of Medicines

●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (Failure to follow these instructions may worsen your current symptoms or make side effects more likely.)
1. The following persons must not use this medicine.
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Persons who have had asthma.
(3) Children under 15 years.
2. Do not use on the following areas.
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rashes (contact dermatitis), wounds.
(3) Affected areas with athlete's foot, ringworm, etc., or that are festering.
3. Do not use continuously for 2 weeks or longer.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk before using this medicine.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop using it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this outer box with you.

Relevant Area – Symptoms
Skin – Rash/redness, itching, swelling, contact dermatitis, stinging sensation, feeling of heat, feeling of dryness

3. If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for 5 to 6 days, stop using it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing this outer box with you.


●Indications
Shoulder pain associated with shoulder stiffness, low back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (hand and wrist pain), elbow pain (tennis elbow, etc.), bruises, sprains


●Dosage and Administration
Peel off the plastic film and apply to the affected area, up to a maximum of 2 times a day.

<Precautions related to dosage and administration>
(1) Follow the dosage and administration.
(2) This medicine does not treat the disease causing the pain, swelling, etc.; it treats only symptoms such as pain and swelling. Use it only when you have symptoms.
(3) If you are sweating or the affected area is wet, wipe it thoroughly before use.
(4) Persons with sensitive skin should, before use, apply a small piece of about 1 to 2 cm square to a sensitive area of skin on the inside of the arm for at least half a day, and confirm that symptoms such as rash/redness, itching, swelling, or contact dermatitis do not occur before using.


●Ingredients and Amounts
In 100 g of adhesive mass
Ingredient – Amount – Function
Indometacin – 1.0 g
– A non-steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory ingredient that relieves muscle and joint pain.

Arnica tincture (0.2 g as arnica) – 1 mL
– Extracted from arnica, a plant of the Asteraceae family; relieves inflammation and pain.

l-Menthol – 1.2 g
– Gives a cooling sensation and relieves pain.

[Additives] polyvinyl alcohol (partially saponified), methyl acrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer resin, polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether, partially neutralized polyacrylic acid, carmellose sodium, sorbitan oleate, glycerin, D-sorbitol, sodium bisulfite, sodium edetate, thymol, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, lactic acid, macrogol, diisopropyl adipate


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Avoid high temperatures, and store sealed in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
(2) Store out of the reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) To maintain quality, after opening, put unused patches back in the medicine pouch, close the zipper at the opening securely to seal it, and store.
(5) Do not use the product after the expiration date (shown on the outer box and medicine pouch).

[Other content in the package insert] How to apply properly
1 Peel off the center film in the direction of the arrow.
2 Apply the side with the film removed to the center of the affected area.
3 Apply while peeling off the film one side at a time.


●Contact Information
Kowa Company, Ltd. Customer Consultation Center
TEL 03-3279-7755
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 9:00 to 17:00

Manufacturer and Distributor
Kowa Company, Ltd.
〒103-8433 東京都中央区日本橋本町三丁目4-14

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0120-149-931