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Logo SLOAN'S HEAT RUB
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

SLOAN'S HEAT RUB
(Cream).

COMPOSITION:
Per 100 g:
  Oleoresin Capsicum         0,25 g
  Methyl Salicylate         5,0 g
  Methyl Nicotinate         0,75 g
  Preservative 
  Methyl Paraben         0,1% m/m

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A: 13.6 Rubefacients.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Methyl nicotinate has a vasodilatory action on the capillaries and thus promotes the circulation of blood to the affected area. The increased blood flow provides a sensation of warmth to the skin and surrounding muscles.
Methyl salicylate and Oleoresin capsicum are counter-irritants which increase the blood flow to the area and remove the body wastes resulting from exertion or strain.

INDICATIONS:
Sloan's Heat Rub provides symptomatic relief from the pain associated with muscle stiffness, strains and sprains, rheumatism, fibrositis, lumbago, backache and muscular cramps.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Should not be applied to broken skin.

WARNING:
Contains CAMPHOR which may be harmful if swallowed.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Apply Sloan's Heat Rub by hand and gently massage the cream into the area of pain or stiffness, and on the surrounding area until the cream has been absorbed.
Note: It is normal for the skin to redden as a result of the increased circulation to the affected area.
Treatment should be repeated two to three times a day.
To accentuate treatment a warm, moist cloth can be applied to the skin either before or after applying the cream.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY -
Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous tissue or broken skin. Take care to wash hands after using Sloan's Heat Rub.
Note: Each person's skin has its own susceptibility to treatment. Where a large area of the body is affected, it is advisable to do a small test patch to check for sensitivity. In the case of sensitive skin, wipe off cream after half to one minute.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
In the case of accidental swallowing, the following symptoms may appear: dizziness, tinnitus, sweating, nausea and vomiting, mental confusion and hyperventilation. More serious signs of toxicity include fever, ketosis and acidosis.
Treatment:
Empty the stomach with an emetic or gastric lavage with a 5% Sodium Bicarbonate solution.

IDENTIFICATION:
An off-white cream having a characteristic methyl salicylate odour.

PRESENTATION:
Tubes of 35 g.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Keep in a cool (below 25°C), dry place.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
K/13.6/186

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, division of
Warner-Lambert S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
241 Main Road
RETREAT
7945

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
8 February 1978.

Updated on this site: May 2003
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry

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