Goddards Muscle Lotion
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Goddards Muscle Lotion
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Turpentine Oil BP 22.0% v/v
Dilute Acetic Acid BP 30.0% v/v
Dilute Ammonia BP 14.0% v/v
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Topical Emulsion
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pain and pain caused by bruises, sprains, strains, stiff muscles and unbroken chilblains.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Once or twice daily. Shake the bottle thoroughly. Pour into palm of hand and rub well until dry.
4.3 Contraindications
None known.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Do not use if skin is broken.
For external use only.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
As with all medicines, medical advice should be sought prior to use.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8 Undesirable effects
None known.
4.9
Overdose
Treatment is generally supportive. Emesis should not be induced.
Lavage should not be performed.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Goddard Muscle Lotion is a traditional rub for the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Not applicable.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
Not applicable.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Arlacel 83V
PEG-8-Oleate Purified Water
6.2
Incompatibilities
None known.
Shelf life
6.3
22 months unopened.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
None.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
Ribbed or non-ribbed, amber or white glass bottle with a plastic cap containing a PVDC/steran faced wad (100 ml or 200 ml).
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
Not applicable.
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
Actavis Group PTC ehf Reykjavikurvegi 76-78 220 Hafnarfjordur Iceland.
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 30306/0078
DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
02/07/2008
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DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
07/04/2009