Transvasin Heat Spray

How does it work?

This spray contains three active ingredients, diethylamine salicylate, hydroxethyl salicylate and methyl nicotinate. Diethylamine salicylate is topical analgesic (pain reliever) used for rheumatic and muscular pain. Hydroxyethyl salicylate and methyl nicotinate are rubifacients. When applied to an area of skin they cause reddening and a feeling of warmth by increasing blood flow in that area. This heat spray is used for the relief of muscular and rheumatic pain.

What is it used for?

Relief of muscular and rheumatic pain

Warning!

This preparation should not be used near naked flames.

Pressurised container - protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures above 50 degrees C. Do not pierce or burn the can even after use.

Do not use near and do not place the container on polished or painted surfaces.

Avoid eyes, nose and other sensitive areas

Not to be used in

Allergy to salicylic acid

Avoid broken skin

Children under 5 years of age

Inflamed skin

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 is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy or 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 this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Flushing of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels (erythema)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug'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 this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no reported interactions with this preparation.

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