Posology : מינונים

4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults or adolescents aged 16 years and over:
One dose is equal to one medicated plaster. The maximum dose for a single 24 hour period is one medicated plaster. The plaster can be applied at any time during the day or night, but should be removed and a new plaster re-applied at the same time on the following day.
The medicated plaster should be used for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.
The treatment duration should not exceed 5 days. The therapeutic benefit of treatment longer than 5 days has not been established.
If there is no improvement, during the recommended duration of treatment or a worsening of symptoms, a healthcare professional should be consulted.

Elderly patients:
No special dose adjustment is necessary.

Paediatric population:
The safety and efficacy of Nurofen Medicated Plaster 200mg in children or adolescents under 16 years of age has not yet been established.

Method of administration
For cutaneous use and short-term use only.
The medicated plaster should be used whole and not be cut.
The medicated plaster should not be used together with an occlusive dressing.
It is recommended to carefully wash and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicated plaster.
Apply to intact skin only.
Tear or cut the sachet along the dotted line to remove a medicated plaster.
First remove the central portion of the release liner used to protect the adhesive surface and apply this surface to the painful area, once securely in place remove the remaining release liner at the edges of the plaster.
The medicated plaster is flexible and conformable, and if necessary can be applied on or near a joint and will allow for normal movement.
Avoid getting the medicated plaster wet.