BENGAY ULTRA STRENGTH

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

CAMPHOR; MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE

Available from:

J-C HEALTH CARE LTD

ATC code:

M02AX10

Pharmaceutical form:

CREAM

Composition:

METHYL SALICYLATE 30 %W/W W/W; MENTHOL 10 %W/W W/W; CAMPHOR 4 %W/W W/W

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

Not required

Manufactured by:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC., USA

Therapeutic group:

VARIOUS

Therapeutic area:

VARIOUS

Therapeutic indications:

This medicine is indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains.

Authorization date:

2021-01-31

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS
(PREPARATIONS) - 1986
This medicine is dispensed
without a doctor’s prescription
BENGAY
® GREASELESS
PAIN RELIEVING CREAM
Cream
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - each unit contains:
Methyl Salicylate 15% w/w
Menthol 10% w/w
BENGAY
® ULTRA STRENGTH
Cream
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - each unit contains:
Methyl Salicylate 30% w/w
Menthol 10% w/w
Camphor 4% w/w
Inactive ingredients and allergens: see section 6
_“Further Information”_.
READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE
USING THIS MEDICINE. This leaflet contains concise
information about the medicine. If you have further
questions, refer to the doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine is not intended for conditions similar
to arthritis in infants and children under 12 years of
age. Under this age, refer to a doctor.
Use correctly. Consult a pharmacist if you need
further information. Refer to the doctor if the signs
of the disease )symptoms( worsen or if they do not
improve after 10 days.
1. WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE INTENDED FOR?
This medicine is indicated for the temporary relief of
minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such
as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, strains,
bruises and sprains.
THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Methyl salicylate belongs
to the salicylate group, which are non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory agents.
2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE:
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE:
• if you are sensitive )allergic( to the active
ingredients or to any of the other ingredients
contained in the medicine.
• on damaged skin or on sores.
• in children and infants under 12 years of age
without a doctor’s instructions.
SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF THE
MEDICINE
• Excessive use may result in salicylate toxicity
)salicylates have been associated with Reye’s
syndrome(.
• Do not use with a heating pad or bandage with
a tight dressing.
• Avoid contact of the preparation with the eyes. In
case of contact, wash immediately with water.
• Avoid contact of the preparation with mucosal
tissues )e.g., the mo