Aid to the local treatment of muscular and tendino-ligamentous pains

Reserved to adults and children above 7 years old. Apply topically by massaging into the painful area, 2 to3 times per day, until the cream has completely penetrated the skin. Wash hands after use

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Algesal should not be used if the surface of the skin is broken. Algesal contains terpene derivatives (ie camphor) as excipients, which can lower the epileptogenic threshold and, at excessive doses, lead to neurological accidents such as convulsions in infants and children. Therefore, Algesal should not be used by children who have a history of convulsions. Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including when taken by mouth) especially where associated with a history of asthma.

Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, asthmatic or on any other medicines. 
 
For external use only. Not to be used on broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas of the skin. Always try on a small area first. Always use sparingly. 
 
Some people may experience discomfort, particularly those with sensitive skin or if used in hot weather/after a hot bath. Temporary skin redness/burning sensation may occur. Discontinue use if excessive irritation or unwanted effects occur. Not to be used on children under 6 years of age. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns 

more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it

There have been reports that topical salicylates may potentiate the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. It is therefore advisable that caution should be exercised with patients who are on coumarin anticoagulants. Salicylates (as NSAIDs) may increase blood levels and therefore toxicity of methotrexate by delaying its excretion.

Pregnancy: There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy, Algesal should not be used in pregnancy unless there is no safer alternative. Lactation: Not recommended. 

Not applicable.

Temporary skin reactions (redness, burning sensation and rashes) may occur. 

Overdose is unlikely when used as recommended. If applied to a large area of skin, or in the unlikely event of oral ingestion, the product may cause systemic adverse effects depending on the amount absorbed. Salicylate poisoning is usually associated with plasma concentrations >350 mg/L (2.5 mmol/L). Most adult deaths occur in patients whose concentrations exceed 700 mg/L (5.1 mmol/L). Single doses less than 100 mg/kg are unlikely to cause serious poisoning

 

 

Pharmaco-therapeutic class: Topical analgesic (M: locomotor system) with antiinflammatory properties of salicylates. 

After topical application small amounts of salicylic acid are detectable in the plasma. Elimination in the urine occurs over a period of 48 hours

There are no additional preclinical safety data of relevance to the prescriber.

Light liquid paraffin, Ethyleneglycol monostearate, Steraic acid, Vaseline, Microcrystalline wax, glycerol monosteartae, trolamine, lavender composition*, purified water. 

* Ingredients of lavender composition : essential oil of whole lavender, essential oil and fractions of essential oil of Chinese eucalyptus, linalol, linalyl acetate, racemic camphor

Not known

3 years.

To be store at a temperature below or equal 25°C. 

Aluminum tube inside coated with an epoxy phenol with white plastic conical cap. Pack Size: 40 g and 100 g

Wash hands well before use.  Do not dispose away any Medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. Theses measures will help to protect the environment