Counterpain Patch Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glycol salicylate 1.4% w/w, l-menthol 4.9% w/w, dl-camphor 0.9% w/w, tocopherol acetate 2% w/w.

Indications/Uses

Relief of muscular & joint pain associated w/ strains, bruises & sprains.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Apply patch several times daily. Max: Qds. Apply a small piece of patch on the soft area inside the arm before use, to make sure no symptoms eg, eruptions, redness, itching & rashes occur.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Childn <2 yr.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Not to be used around eyes, mucous membranes, eczema, rashes & wounds. Avoid repeated use at the same site if skin is sensitive. Advise patients to consult a physician or pharmacist if pain does not improve after 5-6 days of use. May cause convulsions due to camphor content. Avoid direct application into nostrils. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr. Not to be used in childn <7 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Rash, itching, redness or eruption.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System

ATC Classification

M02AC - Preparations with salicylic acid derivatives ; Used in the topical treatment of joint and muscular pains.

Presentation/Packing

Form

Counterpain Patch transdermal patch

Packing/Price

4's ($4.55/pack)

Counterpain Patch

Manufacturer:

Taisho Pharmaceutical

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma