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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 22/04/2009
SPC Goddards Muscle Lotion


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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Goddards Muscle Lotion


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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Turpentine Oil BP 22.0% v/v
Dilute Acetic Acid BP 30.0% v/v
Dilute Ammonia BP 14.0% v/v


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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Topical Emulsion


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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness, including backache, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pain and pain caused by bruises, sprains, strains, stiff muscles and unbroken chilblains.


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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Once or twice daily. Shake the bottle thoroughly. Pour into palm of hand and rub well until dry.


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4.3 Contraindications

None known.


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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Do not use if skin is broken.

For external use only.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.


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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

None known.


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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

As with all medicines, medical advice should be sought prior to use.


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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.


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4.8 Undesirable effects

None known.


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4.9 Overdose

Treatment is generally supportive.

Emesis should not be induced.

Lavage should not be performed.


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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Goddards Muscle Lotion is a traditional rub for the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness.


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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Not applicable.


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5.3 Preclinical safety data

Not applicable.


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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Arlacel 83V

PEG-8-Oleate

Purified Water


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6.2 Incompatibilities

None known.


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6.3 Shelf life

22 months unopened.


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6.4 Special precautions for storage

None.


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6.5 Nature and contents of container

Ribbed or non-ribbed, amber or white glass bottle with a plastic cap containing a PVDC/steran faced wad (100 ml or 200 ml).


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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Not applicable.


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7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Actavis Group PTC ehf

Reykjavíkurvegi 76-78

220 Hafnarfjordur

Iceland.


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8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PL 30306/0078


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9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

10 March 2003


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10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

07/0409


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11 DOSIMETRY (IF APPLICABLE)

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12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS (IF APPLICABLE)


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Active Ingredients/Generics

 
   turpentine oil
   acetic acid, dilute
   ammonia solution, dilute