RALGEX Cream 10/1/0.12% %v/v

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

GLYCOL MONOSALICYLATE METHYL NICOTINATE CAPSAICIN

Available from:

SSL International plc

Dosage:

10/1/0.12% %v/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Cream

Authorization date:

2006-07-28

Summary of Product characteristics

                                SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Ralgex Cream
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Ralgex Cream contains:
Excipients: Contains
Methylhydroxybenzoate (E218)
0.20 %w/w
Butylhydroxybenzoate (E216)
0.10 % w/w
Emulsifying wax
9.0 % w/w
(contains cetostearyl alcohol)
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cream
Thick, off-white, homogeneous cream with a characteristic odour.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
After trial use, rub into the skin until absorbed.
To be applied as required to the affected area. Repeat as necessary up to four times a day.
Not to be used on children under 12 years except on medical advice.
The elderly
The normal adult directions for use can be followed.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known hypersensitivity to salicylates or to any of the ingredients of the cream. Injuries involving broken skin.
Glycol Monosalicylate
10.0 % w/w
Methyl Nicotinate
1.0 % w/w
Capsicum Oleoresin
0.12 % w/w
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Side effects include local irritation and occasionally allergic reactions. Do not apply near the eyes, mouth or on
sensitive body areas.
If symptoms persist or the condition is aggravated, consult the doctor.
Day-to-day variation may occur in the sensitivity of the skin, which is more sensitive after a hot bath or in hot weather.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORM
                                
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