BENGAY Ointment for joint and muscle pain x50 g

BENGAY OINTMENT 50 g GREEN Leaflet: Information for the user BENGAY 150 mg/100 mg/g ointment BENGAY 150 mg/100 mg/g ointment Methylsalicylate, Menthol Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you need further information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
If you do not feel better after 10 days or your condition worsens, you should seek medical attention.

What this leaflet contains
1. What BENGAY is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use BENGAY 3. How to use BENGAY 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store BENGAY 6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What BENGAY is and what it is used for
BENGEY is a topical agent used to relieve mild joint and muscle pain of an inflammatory nature, stiffness and pain in the joints, and pain in the lumbar region of a paroxysmal nature.
2. What you need to know before you use BENGAY Do not use BENGAY

if you are allergic to methyl salicylate, menthol or any of the other ingredients of BENGAY;
if you have wounds;
if you have inflamed skin;
if you are under 12 years old.

Take special care when treating with BENGAY

This medicine is for external use only as described below. Do not swallow it.
Do not use BENGAY with heating compresses.
Do not use if skin inflammation occurs.
Avoid getting the medicine in your eyes or on other mucous membranes.
If the pain persists for 10 days or more without relief, see your doctor.

Use of other drugsAcetylsalicylic acid: concomitant use may lead to salicylate toxicity.
In patients taking anticoagulants such as warfarin, a tendency to bleed may occur, as this product contains salicylate.
Fertility, pregnancy and lactation: There is insufficient data to establish the safety of topical application of menthol and methyl salicylate during pregnancy/breastfeeding as recommended. Use during pregnancy/breastfeeding should be under medical supervision.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine.
Driving and using machines BENGAY does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to use BENGAY
The ointment is applied to the skin of the affected area by massaging. This can be repeated if necessary within a few hours (3-4 times a day).
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, BENGAY can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice any other side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
The following side effects have been reported with an unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Angioedema (swelling), dyspnoea (difficulty breathing), application site reactions (including blistering, burning, erythema, irritation, pain, paraesthesia, itching and rash), application site burns.
Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via:
Bulgarian Medicines Agency Damyan Gruev Str. 81303 Sofia Tel.: +359 2 8903417 Website: www.bda.bg
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information about the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store BENGAY
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in the original packaging. Store below 25°C. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer need. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information What BENGAY contains
The active ingredients are: methyl salicylate 150 mg and menthol 100 mg. The other ingredients are: Stearic acid Glyceryl monostearate Anhydrous lanolin Polysorbate 85 Sorbitan tristearate Trolamine Purified water
What BENGAY looks like and contents of the pack
Tube containing 50 g of ointment
Marketing Authorisation Holder
McNeil Healthcare (Ireland) Ltd., Ireland
Manufacturer
Janssen-Cilag,France
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Johnson & Johnson Bulgaria EOOD, Bulgaria
Date of last revision of the leaflet: May 2018.