SALONPAS FLEXIBLE 105 MG/31.5 MG MEDICATED PLASTER 5 PLASTERS IN CELLOPANE/PE/AL/PE SACHET

Name
Salonpas Flessibile 105 mg / 31.5 mg, medicated plaster
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol


What is it and what is it for?
The medicine is used for the symptomatic treatment of muscle and joint pain associated with muscle strains and sprains.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Salonpas Flexible:
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of this medicine
• if you suffer from allergies, have a history of allergies or have had asthma attacks, particularly in conjunction with taking other painkillers, medicines to lower fever and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• if you are taking painkillers similar to this one as combining them may cause additional side effects; if in doubt, ask your pharmacist
• if you have had a serious heart disease
• if you have severe kidney or liver problems
• if you suffer from a bleeding ulcer or have a clotting problem
• if you are in the third trimester (last 3 months) of pregnancy
• in children and adolescents under 18 years of age

The patch should not be used on open wounds, irritated skin, eyes or mucous membranes.


Warnings and precautions
• if you suffer or have suffered from gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding or if you have a history of gastrointestinal ulcer or chronic dyspepsia (discomfort after meals or heartburn)
• if you suffer or have suffered from asthma
• if you are elderly as you are generally more likely to develop side effects.

Prolonged or repeated use of the medicine may cause sensitization (hypersensitivity). Treatment should be discontinued if allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions occur.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may occur in association with this medicine.

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Erythema at the application site

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Itching, pain and heat at the application site
- Headache

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- Rash and skin discoloration at the application site
- Itching and rash
- Tinnitus

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) - Burns at the application site

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.