Aspellin Spray

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How does it work?

This preparation contains four active ingredients; menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate and aspirin. Menthol relieves itching and causes the blood vessels on the surface of the skin to widen. This causes a sensation of coldness followed by a reduction in pain. Camphor and methyl salicylate are counter-irritants, which when applied, cause cause redness and heat to be produced. This distracts the brain from the original pain and therefore reduces perception. Aspirin acts as a local analgesic to reduce pain. This preparation is used to relieve the symptoms of aches and pains such as muscle stiffness, bruising, sprains, strains and fibrositis. It is available in the form of a liniment, spray and lotion.

What is it used for?

- Bruising
- Inflammation of fibrous tissue such as muscle (fibrositis)
- Muscle pain
- Pain in mid and lower back
- Pain in the lower back and hip which travels down the back of the thigh into the leg (sciatica)
- Sprains, strains and sports injuries

Warning!

- If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- Avoid use on broken or inflamed skin.
- 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.
- If itching or irritation occurs discontinue use.
- Use sparingly on tender skin and do not cover immediately after application.
- Do not apply to irritated skin.

Use with caution in

- No known conditions

Not to be used in

- Breastfeeding
- Children under 12 years of age
- Pregnancy

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.

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