Clonidine Patch
- Dosage and How to Use
How should
Clonidine Patch
be used?
Clonidine Patch is meant to be
changed once a week, preferably at a convenient time on the same day of the week.
Each box contains 4 medicated patches ( containing the medicine clonidine) and 4 non-medicated adhesive covers.
Note: DO NOT CUT through the
MEDICATED patch as this will destroy the membrane
1. Wash hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
2. Clean the chosen area with soap and water, rinse and wipe dry with clean, dry tissue.
3. Remove the
MEDICATED
patch from the sachet.
4. Discard the additional clear film above and below the
MEDICATED patch.
5. You have been prescribed with the following dose:
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget to change the patch on the usual "Patch Change Day", put on a new patch as soon as you remember. You now have a new "Patch Change Day" and new Day 1.
Clonidine Patch
- Handling
How should I handle
Clonidine Patch
safely?
Do not fold the patch or touch the patch repeatedly as exerting pressure may possibly cause the medicine to ooze out at the edge. Wash hands thoroughly after handling the patch and also the area of skin where the patch has been.
Clonidine Patch
- Storage
How should I store
Clonidine Patch
?
- Keep away from children
- Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
- Store at room temperature
How should I dispose of
Clonidine Patch
safely?
Prior to disposal, fold the used patch into half such that the adhesive sides stick together. This step prevents any person who happens to pick up the used patch from re-using it again.
Clonidine Patch
- Additional Information
What should I do if the patch falls off?
If the patch becomes loose, lifts at the edges or falls off, try to put it on again. You may secure the patch with an adhesive dressing (e.g. adhesive cover, TegadermTM).
Put on a new patch immediately, if:
- it is no longer sticky
- it has become stuck to itself or another surface
- it has other material stuck to it
- it is the second time it has become loose or has fallen off
After putting on the new patch, you now have a new "Patch Change Day" and new Day 1.
