Sportusal Emgel Tube 100 g
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Description - Sportusal Emgel Tube 100 g
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What is Sportusal Emgel/Gel and when is it used?
Sportusal Emgel and Gel contain a combination of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant active ingredients. Hydroxyethyl salicylate fights pain and inflammation. Heparin counteracts blood clotting and improves the reduction of bruising and swelling. DMSO promotes the absorption of these active ingredients through the skin into the organism.Sportusal Emgel and Gel are suitable for external use for the following complaints:Sports and accident injuries such as bruises, strains, contusions, sprains with bruising and swelling;Inflammation of the muscles and ligaments;Venous leg disorders with symptoms such as pain, a feeling of heaviness, swollen legs (stasis edema).
Upon medical prescription, Sportusal Emgel/Gel can also be used to treat superficial phlebitis.
Sportusal Emgel and Gel have a cooling effect and are not greasy.
What should be considered?
Follow the advice of your doctor that goes beyond the actual dosage recommendations, such as doing gymnastics or wearing support stockings for venous disorders.
Sportusal Emgel and Gel must not be applied to open wounds or damaged skin or brought into the eyes or mucous membranes, and they must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity or intolerance to any of the ingredients, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, a tendency to bleed, blood clotting disorders, known heparin-induced/associated thrombocytopenia (HIT, heparin-induced deficiency on blood platelets), circulatory disorders, bronchial asthma and in children under the age of five.
When is caution required when using Sportusal Emgel/Gel?
In children and patients with kidney problems, Sportusal Emgel and Gel should only be used on small areas of skin and not for longer than a few days. If you have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to previous treatments with certain anti-inflammatory medicines, you should talk to your doctor before using Sportusal Emgel und Gel. Body parts treated with Sportusal Emgel and Gel should not be covered with airtight bandages. If you have venous diseases that are caused by a blood clot (so-called thrombosis), you must not have a massage.If the symptoms worsen, consult a doctor.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or are taking or using other medicines (including those you bought yourself) or use them externally .
Can Sportusal Emgel/Gel be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Sportusal Emgel and Gel must not be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
How do you use Sportusal Emgel/Gel?Adults
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Sportusal Emgel or Gel Apply and spread lightly several times a day on the affected areas.
Do not apply Sportusal Emgel and Gel to open wounds or damaged skin. If bandages are necessary for therapeutic reasons, they should be permeable to air and should be put on no earlier than 5 minutes after Sportusal Emgel/Gel has been applied. Vein patients who wear compression stockings or bandages during the day should only use Sportusal Emgel and Gel in the evening.
The use and safety of Sportusal Emgel/Gel in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.
Stick to the dosage specified in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, speak upTalk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can Sportusal Emgel/Gel have?
The following side effects can occur when using Sportusal Emgel and Gel:In rare cases, allergic skin reactions can occur. If such reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately and, if necessary, the doctor informed. Occasional skin redness, itching and burning are caused by the vasodilating effect of Sportusal Emgel/Gel and generally disappear during further treatment.
The use of Sportusal Emgel and Gel can temporarily result in a garlic-like odor in the breath. In rare cases, nausea and headaches may occur.
If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What else needs to be considered?
Do not take Sportusal Emgel/Gel and keep it out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (15?25 °C) and away from direct sunlight and frost.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.
What does Sportusal Emgel/Gel contain?
1 g Sportusal Emgel contains as active ingredients: 500 IU heparin sodium, 100 mg hydroxyethyl salicylate, 50 mg dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 25 mg macrogol 9 lauryl ether (Polidocanol 600); Flavorings and other excipients.1 g Sportusal Gel contains as active ingredients: 500 IU heparin sodium, 100 mg hydroxyethyl salicylate, 50 mg dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 20 mg macrogol 9 lauryl ether (Polidocanol 600) and 10 mg dexpanthenol; Propylene glycol, flavorings and other additives.
Authorization number
47077, 47078 (Swissmedic).
Where can you get Sportusal Emgel/Gel? What packs are available?
Sportusal Emgel and Gel are available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription, in packs of 50 and 100 g.
Authorization holder
Permamed AG, 4143 Dornach.
This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2006.