Goddards Muscle Lotion
(turpentine oil, dilute acetic acid, dilute ammonia)
Important information about Goddards Muscle Lotion
- This medicine relieves symptoms of rheumatic and muscular pains.
- It can be used by adults, the elderly and children.
Do not use on broken 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 you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
What the medicine is for
Goddards Muscle Lotion is a topical emulsion which has warming and soothing properties. It is used to relieve the symptoms of muscle pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pain and pain caused by bruises, sprains, strains, stiff
muscles and unbroken chilblains.
Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you or your child have 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. Goddards Muscle Lotion should not be used in pregnancy unless the doctor has told you to do so.
How to use this medicine
Apply it to the skin
Adults, the elderly and children
- Shake the bottle thoroughly.
- Pour enough muscle lotion into the palm of your hand and rub into the affected area until dry, once or twice a day.
- Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas of the skin.
- Wash hands well after use.
For external use only.
If your symptoms persist you should ask your doctor for advice.
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.
Possible side effects
There are no known side effects from using this medicine when used as directed.
If you notice any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
Storing this medicine
- Keep it out of the reach and sight of children.
- There are no special conditions for storing this medicine.
- 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.
Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: turpentine oil 22% v/v, dilute acetic acid 30% v/v, dilute ammonia solution 14% v/v.
The other ingredients are: arlacel 83 V (sorbitan sesquioleate), PEG-8 oleate and purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Goddards Muscle Lotion is a creamy coloured emulsion which smells of turpentine and ammonia.
It is supplied in 200ml bottles.
Marketing authorisation holder
Manufacturer
Goddards is a trade mark of Actavis Group PTC ehf.
This leaflet was revised in March 2009
No comments:
Post a Comment