Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

Megapen 500mg/500mg Injection is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the microorganisms to prevent their growth and further spread of the infection.Megapen 500mg/500mg Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, etc. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : CAUTION

Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Consider the use of an alternate analgesic that may permit more flexibility with the dosing in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

pouch of 1 Transdermal Patch

Chemical Class :: Phenanthrenes Derivatives
Habit Forming :: .
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Opioid (Morphine) dependence|Moderate to severe pain

Store below 30°C

Q. What is Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch used for?
Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or '__'as needed'__'. It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.

Q. How to use Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch should be applied to a clean, dry, rash-free, hairless, or nearly hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, or arm, or side of the chest. Only use water to clean the area of skin prior to application because other substances (such as soaps, oils, or gels) may alter the absorption of the drug. Discard used patches carefully and out of reach of children or pets. Keep in mind that the skin is not the same everywhere on your body. Be sure to place the patch according to instructions from your doctor.

Q. What precautions are to be taken while using Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
Do not use the skin patch if it has been cut or damaged. Never wear more than 1 patch at a time unless your doctor has told you to. Do not apply the patch to parts of the body that is irritated, broken, cut, or damaged. Do not wear the skin patch on a part of your body where your child could reach or remove the patch from your skin. Avoid allowing children to watch you put on a skin patch. Never tell a child that this skin patch is a '__'bandage.'__'

Q. What should I avoid while using Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
Avoid sources of heat while wearing the patch. Do not use a heating pad or electric blanket, tanning bed, or sauna. Avoid sunlight, hot bath water, and vigorous activity. Heat can increase the amount of the medicine you absorb through your skin and may cause an overdose or death.

Q. Can I use one patch over another for better effect?
If you’re using more than one patch at a time, never place one patch on top of another. The entire sticky side needs to be in direct contact with your skin. It is advisable to always consult your doctor in case you have any doubts regarding the usage of this medicine.

Q. I am not able to stick Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch onto my skin, can I use tape to stick?
If in case you are unable to stick the patch onto your skin do not use any dressing or tape. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Q. Can I take bath or shower while using Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
Yes, you can have showers and even go swimming while using Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch but not for a long period of time. Check the patch is still on properly afterward and dry the area around the patch carefully. If your patch is missing, put another patch on a different part of your body and put the old patch back in the packet it came in. Use it as per your doctor's advice.

Q. I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.

Q. When to consult the doctor?
Seek immediate medical help if you have shallow breathing, chest pain, fast heart rate, seizure, a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out), blisters, swelling, or severe irritation where the patch was worn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or liver problems like upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Q. Can I use Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch during pregnancy?
If you use Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.

Q. Can I use Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch while breastfeeding?
Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch can pass into breast milk and may cause breathing problems or at times or life-threatening problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.

Q. How to safely store Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch?
As with most medications, Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.

Q. Is Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction

Q. Does Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch block opiates?
Yes. Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch block opiates

Q. Can Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch cause depression?
Prosia 20 Transdermal Patch is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

Headache
Back pain
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Weakness
Sweating
Constipation
Withdrawal syndrome
Infection
Vertigo
Inflammation of the nose
Chills
Flu-like symptoms
Nausea