Numark Muscle Rub ointment

Χώρα: Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά

Πηγή: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Δραστική ουσία:

Sweet birch oil; Cajuput oil; Eucalyptus oil; Menthol; Methyl salicylate

Διαθέσιμο από:

Numark Ltd

Φαρμακολογική κατηγορία (ATC):

n/a

INN (Διεθνής Όνομα):

Sweet birch oil; Cajuput oil; Eucalyptus oil; Menthol; Methyl salicylate

Δοσολογία:

1.2microlitre/1gram ; 1.2microlitre/1gram ; 10microlitre/1gram ; 5mg/1gram ; 90microlitre/1gram

Φαρμακοτεχνική μορφή:

Cutaneous ointment

Οδός χορήγησης:

Cutaneous

Kατηγορία:

No Controlled Drug Status

Τρόπος διάθεσης:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Περίληψη προϊόντος:

BNF: ; GTIN: 5010441011812

Φύλλο οδηγιών χρήσης

MUSCLE RUB
Relieves pain in lumbago and sciatica
NUMARK MUSCLE RUB
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Numark Muscle
Rub is a topical ointment to relieve pain
in aching joints and muscles.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: ADULTS, ELDERLY AND
CHILDREN OVER 5 YEARS OF AGE: Massage
gently into the affected area two or three
times daily. Always try on a small area
first. Wash hands before and after use.
Cover if necessary to protect clothing.
DO NOT APPLY TO BROKEN OR IRRITATED
SKIN.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous
membranes. Discontinue use if redness
or irritation occurs.
CONSULT A DOCTOR if symptoms worsen,
or persist after two weeks.
WARNINGS: DO NOT USE if you are allergic
(e.g. skin reactions or asthma) to any of
the ingredients or eucalyptol or
painkillers such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen and
other NSAIDs. Not to be used on a child
who has ever had a seizure.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USE if you
are asthmatic or have an active peptic
ulcer.
PREGNANCY OR BREAST-FEEDING: use not
recommended.
CHILDREN OR TEENAGERS: do not use
during or immediately after chicken pox,
flu or other viral infections. There is a
theoretical risk of developing Reyes
Syndrome because this product contains
Aspirin (Salicylate).
CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE: use not
recommended.
CONSULT A DOCTOR if joint pain with
swelling of the joints, redness or fever
occurs. Eye contact with unwashed
hands may cause irritation.
USING OTHER MEDICINES: CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE if you are taking any
anticoagulant medicines such as
warfarin.
TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST if you
are taking any other medicines obtained
with or without a prescription including
any other painkillers.
USE THIS MEDICINE ONLY ON YOUR SKIN.
DO NOT USE MORE MEDICINE THAN THE
CARTON TELLS YOU TO.
DO NOT TO SMOKE OR GO NEAR NAKED
FLAMES - RISK OF SEVERE BURNS. FABRIC
(CLOTHING, BEDDING, DRESSINGS ETC) THAT
HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT
BURNS MORE EASILY AND IS A SERIOUS FIRE
HAZARD. WASHING CLOTHING AND
BEDDING MAY REDUCE PRODUCT BUILD-UP
BUT NOT TOTALLY REMOVE IT.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: Skin irri

Αρχείο Π.Χ.Π.

1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Bell’s Muscle Rub
Wilko Muscle Rub
Numark Muscle Rub
Superdrug Muscle Rub
Sainsbury’s Muscle Rub Ointment
Asda Muscle Rub Ointment
Well Pharmaceuticals Muscle Rub Ointment
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each g of ointment contains:
Cajuput Oil
0.12 % v/w
Eucalyptus Oil
1.00 % v/w
Levomenthol
0.5 % w/w
Methyl Salicylate
9.12 % v/w
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Ointment
Off white / pale yellow semi translucent ointment
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
_4.1 _
_THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS _
For the relief of pain in arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica and
other
muscular and rheumatic conditions by application to the skin.
_4.2 _
_POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION _
For cutaneous use only.
Always try on a small area first
Wash hands before and after use.
ADULTS, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN OVER 5 YEARS OF AGE.
Massage gently into the affected area two or three times daily.
Not recommended for use in children under 5 years of age.
(See Section 4.4 ‘Special warnings and precautions for use.’)
If symptoms worsen, or persist after 2 weeks, a doctor should be
consulted.
_4.3 _
_CONTRAINDICATIONS _
Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients, 1,8-cineol or any
of the other
ingredients.
Children with history of seizures (febrile or not).
Patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g.
asthma,
rhinitis, angioedema, or urticaria) in response to aspirin or other
non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs.
_4.4 _
_SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE _
Do not exceed the stated dose.
For cutaneous use only.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Eye contact with unwashed hands may potentially cause irritation.
Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
Discontinue use if redness or irritation occurs.
If symptoms worsen, or persist after 2 weeks, a doctor should be
consulted.
If articular pain accompanied by swelling of the joints, redness or
fever occurs, a
doctor should be consulted.
The use in children under 5 years