TRANSVASIN HEAT RUB CREAM
Active substance: TETRAHYDROFURFURYL SALICYLATE
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Transvasin Heat Rub Cream
(hexyl nicotinate, ethyl nicotinate, tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate)
Important information about Transvasin Heat Rub Cream This medicine relieves rheumatic and muscular pains, and the symptoms of strains and sprains when applied to the skin. It can be used on adults, the elderly and children. Do not use. On broken or sensitive skin. Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
1. What the medicine is for
Transvasin Heat Rub Cream provides warming relief from rheumatic and muscular pain and the symptoms of strains and sprains.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin.
Adults, the elderly and children
Apply a small amount to the affected area and massage until the cream is fully absorbed. Apply at least twice a day to the affected area until symptoms disappear. Avoid contact with eyes, genital areas, lips, inner mouth and nose where soft skin may be more sensitive. Wash hands well immediately after use. Do not cover the treated area with a dressing. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have .
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. Sensitive or broken skin.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Important information about some of the ingredients
It contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). It also contains methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Transvasin Heat Rub Cream can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Temporary skin reactions such as a severe burning sensation, blistering and skin rashes may occur. Sensitivity to light may occur if treated areas are exposed to excessive sunlight. A feeling of warmth and reddening of the skin is normal for this product however, if you notice excessive skin irritation or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: hexyl nicotinate 2% w/w, ethyl nicotinate 2% w/w, tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate 14% w/w. The other ingredients are: cetostearyl alcohol, stearic acid, polysorbate 20, sorbitan monostearate, methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), perfume, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Transvasin Heat Rub Cream is a white to off white coloured cream with a strong odour. It is supplied in 40g and 80g tubes.
5. Storing this medicine
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in October 2007 Transvasin is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd.
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(hexyl nicotinate, ethyl nicotinate, tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate)
Important information about Transvasin Heat Rub Cream This medicine relieves rheumatic and muscular pains, and the symptoms of strains and sprains when applied to the skin. It can be used on adults, the elderly and children. Do not use. On broken or sensitive skin. Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
1. What the medicine is for
Transvasin Heat Rub Cream provides warming relief from rheumatic and muscular pain and the symptoms of strains and sprains.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin.
Adults, the elderly and children
Apply a small amount to the affected area and massage until the cream is fully absorbed. Apply at least twice a day to the affected area until symptoms disappear. Avoid contact with eyes, genital areas, lips, inner mouth and nose where soft skin may be more sensitive. Wash hands well immediately after use. Do not cover the treated area with a dressing. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have .
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. Sensitive or broken skin.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Important information about some of the ingredients
It contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). It also contains methyl hydroxybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Transvasin Heat Rub Cream can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Temporary skin reactions such as a severe burning sensation, blistering and skin rashes may occur. Sensitivity to light may occur if treated areas are exposed to excessive sunlight. A feeling of warmth and reddening of the skin is normal for this product however, if you notice excessive skin irritation or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: hexyl nicotinate 2% w/w, ethyl nicotinate 2% w/w, tetrahydrofurfuryl salicylate 14% w/w. The other ingredients are: cetostearyl alcohol, stearic acid, polysorbate 20, sorbitan monostearate, methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), perfume, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Transvasin Heat Rub Cream is a white to off white coloured cream with a strong odour. It is supplied in 40g and 80g tubes.
5. Storing this medicine
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in October 2007 Transvasin is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd.
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Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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