NAFDAC Reg. No. A3-101222 · Drug
About the medicine: Plaster: uses, dosage and brands worldwide
Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: ● arthritis ● strains ● bruises ● sprains ● simple backache
● avoid contact with the eyes ● do not bandage tightly ● do not apply to wounds or damaged skin ● do not use more than 3 plasters a day ● do not use 1 hour before or after bathing
For external use only Do not use ● on wounds ● irritated or damaged skin ● sensitive skin ● with a heating pad ● if pregnant ● with, or as the same time as, other external analgesic products ● if allergic to aspirin or salicylates ● if allergic to any ingredients of this product. When using this product ● avoid contact with the eyes ● do not bandage tightly ● do not apply to wounds or damaged skin ● do not use more than 3 plasters a day ● do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if ● condition worsens ● symptoms persist for more than 7 days ● symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days ● excessive irritation of the skin develops ● rashes, itching or redness …
● condition worsens ● symptoms persist for more than 7 days ● symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days ● excessive irritation of the skin develops ● rashes, itching or redness are present ● side effects occur.
If pregnant , ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Label for plaster, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
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Apex Plaster Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster contains Plaster (NA), as na, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Apex Plaster Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A3-101222, and its registration is active as of 1 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Apex Plaster Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster in our automatically synced alert list.
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Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: ● Adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area. Remove plaster from the protective layer, apply to the affected area, rub the area with your hand to secure the patch. ● Plaster will remain effective for 8 hours. ● Avoid using the same patch on the same area for more than 2 days. ● Do not apply to area with excessive hair. Adhesive plaster may hurt …
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: ● arthritis ● strains ● bruises ● sprains ● simple backache (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for plaster. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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