Patient leaflet - Movelat Muscle Pain 2%/0.2% w/w gel
1. WHAT MOVELAT MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF GEL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel contains the active substances mucopolysaccharide polysulfate (MPS) and salicylic acid.
Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel is a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) preparation which, when applied to the skin, provides relief from muscular pain and stiffness, sprains and strains.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE MOVELAT MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF GEL
Do not use Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mucopolysaccharide polysulfate, salicylic acid (or any other aspirin-like medicine) or other related painkillers known as non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). This is particularly important if you suffer from asthma
- if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this product (listed in section 6)
- if you have broken skin, infected skin or eczema
- on large areas of skin
on or near sensitive areas such as the mouth, eyes or ano-genital regions. Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel should NOT be used on children under the age of 12 years old.
Warnings and precautions
- Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel is for external use only. Do NOT swallow.
- Do not exceed the dose stated in section 3.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel: º if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
º if you suffer from asthma.
º if you have pre-existing renal/kidney damage.
º if you are using any prescribed medicines.
- You may experience discomfort if you have sensitive skin, use the gel in hot weather or after a bath.
- Wash your hands immediately after use.
- Stop using this gel if you experience irritation or other unwanted effects.
- Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, sheets 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. See section 4 for information about possible side-effects.
Other medicines and Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using coumarin anti-coagulants (medicines for thinning the blood, such as Warfarin), as Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel may affect the way that such anti-coagulants work.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel should not be used during the first three or last three months of pregnancy or on the breast area during breast-feeding/lactation.
Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel contains Rosemary Oil
This fragrance contains citral, eugenol, geraniol, linalool, citronellol and limonene which may cause allergic reactions
3. HOW TO USE MOVELAT MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF GEL
For application to the skin only. Do not use in your mouth or swallow. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If your doctor has prescribed this gel for you, the pharmacist will have printed your doctor’s instructions onto a label on the tube or carton. Read the label carefully to remind yourself of how your doctor wants you to use Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel.
- Do not use on any areas of the skin that are cut or grazed or any area of the skin that is abnormal (for example, discoloured or peeling skin).
Adults and adolescents 12 years and over
- 1. Before first use, pierce the tube seal with the spiked top of the cap. Do not use if the seal is already broken. To pierce the seal, push and turn the spiked end of the cap firmly into the nozzle until you hear a click.
- 2. Gently squeeze out a small amount of gel from the tube and apply to the painful or swollen area. This should be gently massaged into the skin and left uncovered until absorbed/disappeared. The recommended dose is between 2-6 inches (5-15cm) of gel at any one time – the amount of gel you will need will vary depending on the size of the area being treated.
- 3. Remember to wash your hands after applying Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel, unless this is the area being treated. Always replace the cap.
- 4. Allow at least four hours between each application. You can apply the gel up to four times in any 24 hour period. Do not exceed this recommended dose.
- • Discontinue use if excessive skin irritation or unwanted effects occur.
- • Some people may experience discomfort, particularly those with sensitive skin or if used in hot weather or after a bath.
- • Be careful not to get the gel in your eyes. If this happens, rinse your eyes with clean water and tell your doctor.
- • In addition to applying Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel, it is recommended to follow the “PRICE” guidelines to help manage any sprains and strains. These guidelines are provided at the end of this leaflet.
Do not use this gel for more than 7 days (unless prescribed by a doctor). If the pain and/or swelling does not improve within 7 days, or if your symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.
If you forget to use Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel
If you miss your application of Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel at the correct time, apply it as soon as you remember then carry on as normal (leaving at least 4 hours between each application). Do not apply a double quantity to make up for a forgotten application. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your pharmacist.
If you or a child accidentally swallow some of this gel you should contact your doctor or local accident and emergency department immediately. You may experience rapid breathing, a ringing sound in the ears, deafness, light-headedness or sweating.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel can cause the following in sensitive individuals:
- redness
- burning sensation
- a rash.
If any of these occur, STOP using the gel and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for ‘MHRA Yellow Card’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE MOVELAT MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF GEL Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 25°C. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel contains
The active substances are:
- mucopolysaccharide polysulfate 0.2% w/w
- salicylic acid 2.0% w/w.
The other ingredients are:
- isopropyl alcohol
- monoethanolamine
- carbomer
- disodium edetate
- polyethylene glyceryl-oleate
- rosemary oil (containing citral, eugenol, geraniol, linalool, citronellol and limonene)
- purified water.
What Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel looks like and the contents of the pack
Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel is a colourless gel available in aluminium lacquered tubes of 14, 30, 50 and 100 grams.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Thornton & Ross Ltd.
Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
Manufacturers:
Wagener & Co. GmbH
Lohesch 60, 496525 Lengerich, Germany
PRICE Guidelines:
In addition to using Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel, we recommend that you follow the below guidelines (known as “PRICE”) to help manage sprains and strains for the first 24-48 hours where possible. If using Movelat Muscle Pain Relief Gel - make sure this has absorbed/disappeared before applying any covering (e.g. support or bandage).
| PROTECT | Protect or support your injured body part after injury. Use a sling or a splint if that helps |
| REST | Rest your injured body part and avoid activities that cause additional pain, swelling, or discomfort. Try to move your injured body part gently for ten to twenty seconds every hour when you are awake. You should still go about normal daily activities as much as possible but avoid further strain by taking regular rests. |
| ICE | If you have had an injury or flare-up in the last two days, wrap crushed ice in a damp towel and hold it for five to ten minutes against the part of your body that hurts. You can do this every two to three hours. Make sure you use a damp towel between the ice and the skin to avoid ice burn. |
| COMPRESSION | Apply compression with a bandage or tubigrip type of support until the swelling goes down. Loosen the bandage if the pain increases or the area |
becomes numb. Wrap the bandage starting from the end farthest from your heart. Caution: Do not make the bandage too tight and do not wear tubigrip or any compression bandage in bed at night. | |
| ELEVATION | Elevate the injured body part above the level of your heart as much as possible, especially when sitting or lying down. Make sure the body part is supported; for example, with pillows or slings. |