Ralgex Cream is for the relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain.

What is the cream for?
For the relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis and rheumatic pain.

Pharmaceutical Form
A white, cream with a characteristic smell packed in tubes of product.

Product Type
Ralgex Cream provides rapid warming relief for muscular aches and pains.

Directions for using Ralgex Cream:

• For external use only
• Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over: After trial use, rub into 'the skin until absorbed.
• To be applied, as required, to the affected area. Repeat as necessary up to four times a day.
• Not to be used on children under 12 years except on medical advice.

Overdose:
In case of accidental or deliberate ingestion, medical attention should be sought immediately.

Ralgex Cream contains the following active ingredients:
Glycol Monosalicylate DAB 10.0% w/w
Methyl Nicotinate BP 1.0% w/w
Capsicum Oleoresin BPC 1973 0.12% w/w

Glycol Monosalicylate is a topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent, which provides pain relief.

Methyl Nicotinate and Capsicum Oleoresin are warming agents, assisting in the relief of muscular pain.

Ralgex Cream also contains the following inactive ingredients:
Emulsifying Wax, Glycerol monostearate and polyoxyethylene stearate, Oleyl Alcohol, Dimeticone, Methyl hydroxybenzoate E218, Butyl hydroxybenzoate, Perfumes, Deionised water.

Before using Ralgex Cream:

The following information should be read before using this product:

1. Do not use this product if sensitive to any of the ingredients listed at the beginning of this leaflet
2. Make sure this product is suitable for use - ask your doctor or pharmacist
3. Do not use this product on children under 12 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
4. Do not use this product if you are sensitive to salicylates (e.g. aspirin).
5. Do not use this product on broken skin.
6. Some people experience strong effects with Ralgex Cream; the product should be tried on a small area first.
7. Do not apply near the eyes or mouth, or on sensitive body areas (such as lips, bottom and genitals.
8. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before using this product.

Precautions and warnings
Some people experience stronger effects with Ralgex Cream than others. The product should be tried on a small area first.

Do not apply near the eyes, mouth or on sensitive body areas. Day-to-day variation. may occur in the sensitivity of the skin, which is more sensitive after a hot bath or in hot weather.

Undesirable effects:

The following undesirable effects have been reported following use of this product:

• rarely, rashes may occur
• irritation of the skin, including reddening, burning sensations and, rarely, swelling. Should you experience any other reaction not mentioned above, stop using the product and report it to your doctor or pharmacist who will advise you of the necessary action to take.