Algesal Cream - 50g

How does Algesal work?

Algesal cream contains the active ingredient diethylamine salicylate, which is a derivative of salicylic acid.

Diethylamine salicylate has anti-inflammatory and painkilling actions. It is a counter-irritant, and when applied to the skin, causes redness and produces heat. This distracts the brain from the original pain and therefore reduces perception of the pain.

This sensation of heat creates a source of distraction from the initial pain felt in the muscles or joints. This treatment has a direct pain relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. This preparation is used to relieve muscle and joint pain in a variety of conditions .

What is Algesal used for?

• Muscle pain and stiffness, eg backache, fibrositis, sciatica and strains.
• Bruising.
• Sprains.

Warning!

• This preparation is for external use only.

Not to be used in

• People allergic to salicylates, eg aspirin.
• Broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
• Children under six years of age.
• Pregnancy.

Algesal Cream should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

• Algesal cream should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Algesal. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Skin reactions, such as redness, irritation and rash.
• Photosensitivity.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can Algesal Cream affect other medicines?

There are no reported interactions with this medicine.

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