Deep Heat rub

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Methyl salicylate; Menthol; Turpentine oil; Eucalyptus oil

Available from:

The Mentholatum Company Ltd

ATC code:

n/a

INN (International Name):

Methyl salicylate; Menthol; Turpentine oil; Eucalyptus oil

Dosage:

128mg/1gram ; 59.1mg/1gram ; 14.7mg/1gram ; 19.7mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous cream

Administration route:

Cutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: 10030200; GTIN: 05011501040018 05011501040094 05011501040100

Patient Information leaflet

1
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
TESCO HEAT RUB
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important
information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. Nevertheless you
still need to use Tesco Heat
Rub carefully to get the best results from it.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
•
You must see a doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
•
If any of the side effects become serious or if you notice any side
effect not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1.
What Tesco Heat Rub is and what it is used for
2.
Before you use Tesco Heat Rub
3.
How to use Tesco Heat Rub
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Tesco Heat Rub
6.
Further information
1. WHAT TESCO HEAT RUB IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Tesco Heat Rub is a non-greasy, pain relieving cream to be applied to
the skin. It is used for the
relief of muscular pains and stiffness including:
•
Backache and lumbago
•
Sciatica (pain in the lower back and thigh)
•
Fibrositis (muscle tenderness or stiffness)
•
Rheumatic pain (in muscles tendons joints or bones)
•
Chilblains
•
Bruises
•
Sprains
•
Minor sports injuries
2.
BEFORE YOU USE TESCO HEAT RUB
DO NOT USE TESCO HEAT RUB IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY
•
to any of the
INGREDIENTS
(see end of Section 2 and Section 6)
•
to
PAINKILLERS
such as
ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN
and other
NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
(NSAIDS).
2
DO NOT USE TESCO HEAT RUB ON:
•
children under 5 years of age
•
your eyes or other sensitive areas. If this occurs wash away with
plenty of clean water
•
broken or inflamed skin.
Tesco Heat Rub is only for use on the skin. Do not take by mouth.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH TESCO HEAT RUB
See your doctor before using Tesco Heat Rub if you:
•
are pregnant or breastfeeding
•
have asthma
•
Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric
(clothing, bedding,
dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns m

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Mentholatum Deep Heat Rub
Tesco Heat Rub
Deep Heat Heat Rub
Boots Heat Rub
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Methyl salicylate
12.80% w/w
Levomenthol or
5.91% w/w
Racementhol
Eucalyptus oil
1.97% w/w
Turpentine oil
1.47% w/w
For excipients see 6.1
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cutaneous cream.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the symptomatic relief of:
Muscular
pains
and
stiffness,
including
backache,
sciatica,
lumbago,
fibrositis,
rheumatic pain, chilblains, bruises and sprains including those caused
by minor sports
injuries.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For adults and children over 5 years
For topical administration.
Directions for use: - apply a thin layer to the affected part with
gentle massage 2 to 3
times daily.
Can be used before or after exercise.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Hypersensitivity to aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs
(including when taken by mouth) especially where associated with a
history of
asthma.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Pregnancy and breast-feeding – avoid use unless necessary (see
section 4.6).
Asthma – caution is required as salicylates may provoke bronchospasm
in patients
with asthma (see section 4.3).
Interactions – salicylates can increase the effect of anticoagulants
and anti-platelet
medications (see section 4.5).
The label/leaflet will include the following:
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or
painkillers such as aspirin,
ibuprofen and other NSAIDs. Consult your doctor before use if you are
pregnant,
breast-feeding, asthmatic or on any prescribed medicines. For external
use and only
on unbroken skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and sensitive areas of
skin. Always
try on a small area first. Some people may experience discomfort
particularly those
with sensitive skin or if used in hot weather or after a bath. Not for
use with
occlusive dressings. Wash hands imme