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Drug Details

Ellimans Universal Muscle Rub Lotion

• Presentation
  A creamy, white liniment having an odour of turpentine and acetic acid
• Description
  Turpentine oil BP 35.41% Glacial acetic acid EP 3.562%
• Indications
  Symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, and rheumatic pain and the massage by athletes of arm or leg muscles.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Shake the bottle immediately before use.

  Rub lotion freely onto affected part until thoroughly absorbed.

  For the first 24 hours, apply every three hours, then twice daily.

  Athletes: Massage of arm and leg muscles before and after activity.

   

• Child Dosage
  

  Not to be used on children under 12 years of age.

• Elderly Dosage
  

  The adult directions for use apply.

• Contra Indications
  

  Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

• Special Precautions
  

  Do not apply when skin is broken or inflammed

  Keep away from the eyes and other sensitive areas.

  Keep out of reach and sight of children.

  If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

  For external use only.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  There have been reports that application to the skin of liniments containing Turpentine Oil may cause vesicular eruption, urticaria and vomiting in susceptible persons.