PR Heat Spray

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How does it work?

This preparation contains three active ingredients, methyl salicylate (Wintergreen), camphor and ethyl nicotinate. Methyl salicylate is a counter irritant and therefore has local, pain-relieving action. Camphor has rubefacient (creates a feeling of warmth when rubbed into the skin), mild analgesic and counter irritant activity. Ethyl nicotinate is a rubefacient with topical vasodilator activity. This combination, in the form of a spray, is used for the fast relief of muscular and rheumatic pain, sprains and bruises and minor injuries where the skin is unbroken.

What is it used for?

- Bruising
- Pain in the muscles and bones (musculoskeletal pain)
- Sprains, strains and sports injuries

Warning!

- Avoid use of this product on large areas of skin, as this may result in absorption of sufficient quantities to cause adverse effects.
- Avoid inhaling the spray mist when using the pump spray applicator.
- Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes and the moist membranes lining the inside of certain parts of the body, eg mouth, nasal passages (mucous membranes). Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs.
- People should avoid taking a hot bath or shower before applying this preparation.

Use with caution in

- Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids and all other mucosal surfaces
- Children under 5 years of age

Not to be used in

- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or 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.

- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

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