Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream

Страна: Ирландия

Язык: английский

Источник: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Активный ингредиент:

Methyl Salicylate ; Racementhol; Eucalyptus Oil; Turpentine oil

Доступна с:

The Mentholatum Company Ltd.

код АТС:

M02AC

ИНН (Международная Имя):

Methyl Salicylate ; Racementhol; Eucalyptus Oil; Turpentine oil

дозировка:

0 percent weight/weight

Фармацевтическая форма:

Cream

Тип рецепта:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Терапевтические области:

Preparations with salicylic acid derivatives

Статус Авторизация:

Marketed

Дата Авторизация:

1990-07-16

тонкая брошюра

Cream
Patient Information Leaflet
212mm
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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 Mentholatum
Deep Heat Cream 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 Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream is and
what it is used for
2.
Before you use Mentholatum Deep Heat
Cream
3.
How to use Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream
6.
Further information
1. WHAT MENTHOLATUM DEEP HEAT
CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream is a non-greasy,
pain relieving cream to be applied to the skin. It
is used for the relief of muscular pains including:
•
Fibrositis (muscle tenderness or stiffness)
•
Muscle strains
•
Arthroses (pain in the joints) 2. BEFORE YOU USE MENTHOLATUM DEEP
HEAT CREAM
DO NOT USE MENTHOLATUM DEEP HEAT
CREAM 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).
DO NOT USE MENTHOLATUM DEEP HEAT
CREAM ON:
•
children under 5 years of age
•
your eyes or other sensitive areas. If this occurs
accidentally wash away with plenty of clean
water
•
broken or inflamed skin.
Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream is only for use on
the skin.
Do not take by mouth.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH MENTHOLATUM
DEEP HEAT CREAM
See your doctor before using Mentholatum Deep
Heat Cream if you:
•
are pregnant or breastfeeding
•
have asthma.
TAKING OTHER MEDICINES
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking or have recently taken any other medicin

Характеристики продукта

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Methyl salicylate
12.80
%w/w
Racemic menthol
5.91
%w/w
Eucalyptus oil
1.97
%w/w
Turpentine oil
1.47
%w/w
Excipients - contains wool fat (lanolin) 0.5% w/w, cetostearyl alcohol
18% w/w and
propylene glycol 1.0% w/w.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cream
White cream with an odour of menthol and methyl salicylate.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
In the local management of the symptoms of fibrositis, muscle strains
and arthroses.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For adults and children over 5 years.
Directions for use: Apply a thin layer to the affected part with
gentle massage 2 to 3
times daily.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Hypersensitivity to aspirin 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
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Do not use of you are allergic to any of the ingredients or medicines
like aspirin.
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 the 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. Wash hands immediately after use.
Mentholatum Deep Heat Cream contains propylene glycol which may cause
skin
irritation and wool fat (lanolin) and cetostearyl alcohol which may
cause local skin
reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Discontinue use if excessive irritation or other unwanted effects
occur. If symptoms
persist consult your doctor. Not to be used on ch