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Category 3 OTC medicine

サロメチール SALOMETHYL

Product features

When the limbs or lower back experience fatigue, blood circulation and metabolic anomalies occur, leading to pain and knots.
● Salomethyl is an ointment with high permeability.
● When rubbed onto the affected area, Salomethyl is absorbed through the skin and relieves inflammation and pain, and is highly effective against muscle fatigue before and after exercise, bruises, sprains, stiff shoulders, arthritis, and more.

Indication

Muscle fatigue before and after exercise, bruise, sprain, headache, toothache, stiff shoulders, frostbite, rheumatism, neuralgia, arthritis, poisonous insect bite, cutaneous pruritis, sore throat, flu-based arthritis

Dosage and administration

Rub several times a day into the affected area.

Precautions of Dosage and Administration

(1) Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2)When allowing children to use the medicine, a guardian must be present to watch and tell such them how to use it.
(3)Attention should be paid so that the medicine will not come into contact with eyes. If the medicine comes into contact with eyes, immediately rinse them with water or lukewarm water. If the symptoms are severe, seek an ophthalmologist for medical treatment.
(4)Do not touch eyes or other mucosa with hands that have this product on them.
(5)This medication is only for external use.
(6)When using for acute symptoms such as bruises and sprains, wait until swelling has gone down before applying.
(7)Be careful not to get this product on metals such as watches or glasses, synthetic fibers, plastics, painted floors, and furniture, as this may deteriorate their quality.
(8)Wash with water or detergent as soon as possible if this product gets on clothing.
(9)Do not rub into the same place continuously if you have weak skin.
(10)Avoid using before or after bath.
(11)Do not warm the area where this product has been applied using a heated table or electric blanket, etc.
(12) Rubbing the skin during bathing or sweating in summer may cause this product to irritate the skin more. Should you experience severe pain, irritation, or itching, discontinue use of this product, wash the affected area with well-lathered soap several times gently without rubbing, then cool the affected area thoroughly with cold water or a dampened towel. If you do not see the symptoms improving, take these instructions and consult your doctor.

Ingredient and amount

In 1g
Methyl salicylate :190mg: Easily absorbed through the skin to improve blood flow of the affected area, boost metabolism, and alleviate inflammation and pain associated with muscle fatigue, bruises, and sprains.
Glycol salicylate :10mg: Easily absorbed through the skin to improve blood flow of the affected area, boost metabolism, and alleviate inflammation and pain associated with muscle fatigue, bruises, and sprains.
dl-camphor :70mg: Acts on the peripheral sensory nerves to alleviate pain caused by muscle fatigue, bruises, and sprains.
I-menthol :60mg: Acts on the peripheral sensory nerves to alleviate pain caused by muscle fatigue, bruises, and sprains.
Capsaicin :0.25mg:The mild, localized warming stimulation dilates local blood vessels to improve blood circulation for high efficacy against muscle fatigue and stiff shoulders.
Nicotinic acid benzyl ester :0.2mg: The mild, localized warming stimulation dilates local blood vessels to improve blood circulation for high efficacy against muscle fatigue and stiff shoulders.
Eucalyptus oil :10mg: The fragrance creates a cool, refreshing feeling that works to stop itching.
Thymol :10mg: Has antibacterial action.

Precautions

■ When not to use the product
(If you do not follow these instructions, the current symptoms may worsen or adverse reactions are more likely to occur.)
Do not use on the following areas.
The area around the eye, the mucosa, eczema, rash, wounds.
■ Consultation
1.The following persons should contact a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation before use.
Patients who have experienced allergic symptoms associated with drugs, etc.
2.If the following symptoms are observed after using this drug, these may be adverse reactions, so immediately discontinue the use, and show this document to your physician, pharmacist, or registered sales person for a consultation.
Skin:rash/redness , itching , Pain
3.When symptoms do not improve even after taking the medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking this medicine and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered salesperson, being sure to take this instruction leaflet with you.

Additive

Stearyl alcohol, stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine, polyoxyethylene sorbit beeswax, polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil

Precautions for storage and handling

(1) Store in a cool, low humidity place away from direct sunlight.
(2)Keep out of reach of children.
(3)Do not transfer the medicine to a different container. (It may lead to misuse or alter the quality of the drug. )
(4)Do not take use the product after its expiration date.

Disclaimer on Multilingual Product Information

・This product is a pharmaceutical product approved under a Japanese law, the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical Devices, with a view to its sale and use in Japan.

・Multilingual product information is a translation of the product labeling written in Japanese and provided for your information only. It does not warrant that its contents and the product itself conforms to laws and regulations in countries other than Japan.

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