Pregnancy Cat

This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Precautions

For external use only. Use only as directed. Do not use with a heating pad. Keep away from children to avoid accidental ingestion. Do not swallow. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control centre immediately. Do not bandage tightly. Keep away from eyes, mucous membranes, broken or irritated skin. If skin redness or excessive irritation develops, pain lasts for more than 10 days or with arthritis-like conditions in children under 12, do not use and call a physician.

Overdose Effects

Large amount of topical application may cause absorption through the skin and may cause salicylism. Symptoms of salicylism include tinnitus,hearing loss, nausea, vomiting etc.

Drug Classes

Local Antipruritic, Topical Analgesics, Topical anti-inflammatory preparations

Storage Conditions

It should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from light, temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.

Composition

n/a

Mode Of Action

This cream is a specially formulated Methyl salicylate and Menthol cream. It penetrates into skin to provide fast relief from pain and stiffness of minor arthritis and muscle aches. This cream is fast-acting, strong medicine that penetrates deep down to provide long-lasting and effective relief. Methyl salicylate has been shown that first-pass metabolism exists in the skin and rapidly hydrolyzing salicylate ester to release the active salicylate in both epidermis and dermis. It alleviates pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins that occur in inflamed tissues. Menthol increases the penetration of drugs when applied on the skin to give a faster onset of action. It dilates the blood vessels causing a sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect.

Reconstitution

n/a