Patient Information Leaflet

MENTHOL AND WINTERGREEN CREAM

What you should know about this medicine

PLEASE READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS CREAM.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR ARE NOT SURE ABOUT ANYTHING, ASK YOUR

DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

•    The name of the cream is Menthol and Wintergreen Cream. The active ingredients contained in this cream are eucalyptus oil BP 1.30%, menthol BP 0.23%, methyl salicylate BP 11.22%, thymol BP 0.75%, camphor BP 0.38% and volatile oil of mustard 1949 BPC 0.07%. It also contains the inactive ingredients carmoss powder (irish moss extract), arachis oil, oleic acid, wool fat and citric acid monohydrate.

•    This medicine is available in a pack size of 100g.

•    The manufacturer and product licence holder (PL 32515/0003) for this medicine is Sterling Pharmaceuticals Limited.

•    This medicine is used to relieve rheumatic pain, stiff neck, chilblains and sprains.

What you should check before using this medicine.

•    Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to eucalyptus oil, menthol, methyl salicylate, thymol, camphor, volatile oil of mustard or any of the ingredients listed above.

How to use the medicine.

•    FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Apply to the affected parts two or three times daily.

•    If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

•    Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor.

•    Avoid contact with eyes and do not use on sensitive or broken skin.

•    If you miss a dose, apply as soon as you remember. Do not apply if it is almost time for the next medication.

•    Always wash your hands after each application, unless the hands are the affected area.

After using this medicine

•    This cream may very rarely cause contact dermatitis (itchy rash).

•    If you encounter the above mentioned side-effect or if you get a rash for the first time after using this cream then tell your doctor straight away.

•    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other unusual or unexpected symptoms.

•    If you accidently swallow this medicine your should contact your doctor straight away or go to the nearest hospital casualty department. Take with you any remaining medicine so that it can be identified.

Storing this medicine

•    Keep this medicine in a cool place, below 25^oC and keep out of the reach and sight of children.

•    Remember: Never give your medicine to anyone else; it may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    Return any unwanted medicine to the pharmacist for disposal.

Use by date

•    Do not use if the expiry date on the label has passed.

DATE OF PREPARATION

Menthol & Wintergreen Cream (PL 32515/0003)

Patient Information Leaflet