Movelat gel

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Salicylic acid; Mucopolysaccharide polysulfate

Available from:

Thornton & Ross Ltd

INN (International Name):

Salicylic acid; Mucopolysaccharide polysulfate

Dosage:

20mg/1gram ; 2mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous gel

Administration route:

Cutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 10030200; GTIN: 5030451004246

Patient Information leaflet

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
MOVELAT RELIEF SPORT GEL
MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDE POLYSULFATE (MPS) 0.2% W/W AND SALICYLIC ACID 2.0%
W/W
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as
your doctor or pharmacist
has told you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
-
You must talk to a doctor if your signs of illness or injury do not
improve.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Movelat Relief Sport Gel is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Movelat Relief Sport Gel
3. How to use Movelat Relief Sport Gel
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Movelat Relief Sport Gel
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT MOVELAT RELIEF SPORT GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Movelat Relief Sport Gel contains the active substances
mucopolysaccharide polysulfate
(MPS) and salicylic acid.
Movelat Relief Sport Gel is a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and
analgesic (pain-
relieving) preparation which, when applied to the skin, provides
relief from muscular pain
and stiffness, sprains and strains, and pain due to rheumatic and
non-serious arthritic
conditions.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE MOVELAT RELIEF SPORT
GEL
DO NOT USE MOVELAT RELIEF SPORT GEL:
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mucopolysaccharide
polysulfate, salicylic acid (or any
other aspirin-like drug) or other related painkillers known as
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDS). This is particularly important if you suffer from
asthma.
• if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Movelat
Relief Sport Gel (see section 6
– Further information for details)
• if you have broken skin
• on large areas of skin
• on or near sensiti

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Movelat Gel
Movelat Relief Gel
Movelat Relief Sport Gel
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Mucopolysaccharide polysulphate (MPS)
0.2% w/w
Salicylic acid
2.0% w/w
Excipient with known effect
Rosemary Oil (containing citral, eugenol, geraniol,
0.06% w/w
linalool, citronellol and limonene)
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Topical Gel.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Movelat/Movelat Relief/Movelat Relief Sport is a mild to moderate
anti-
inflammatory and analgesic topical preparation for the symptomatic
relief of
muscular pain and stiffness, sprains and strains and pain due to
rheumatic and non-
serious arthritic conditions.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS OF AGE:
Two to six inches (5 -15 cm) to be applied to the affected area up to
four times a day.
CHILDREN:
The use of Movelat/Movelat Relief/Movelat Relief Sport is
contra-indicated in
children under 12 years of age.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Keep away from the eyes. Not to be used on large areas of skin, broken
or sensitive
skin, infected skin, eczema or on mucous membranes.
Not to be used on children under 12 years of age.
Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the
excipients listed in section
6.1.
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (including
when taken by mouth) especially where associated with a history of
asthma.
Not to be used on the breast area during lactation (see section 4.6).
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
For external use only. The stated dose should not be exceeded. If the
condition
persists or worsens, consult a doctor or pharmacist. Although systemic
absorption of
topical salicylate is much less than for oral dosage forms, the side
effects of
salicylates are theoretically possible.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant, breast-feeding,
asthmatic have
pre-existing renal damage or on