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About Movelat Cream
If you are suffering from muscular stiffness and pain, you need to ensure you have a suitable product that is able to provide fast and effective relief. If you want a proven product that is easy to apply and can provide rapid relief from your stiffness and pain, one product you should try is Movelat Cream.
Movelat Cream information
What is Movelat Cream and what is it used for?
Movelat is a medicated cream containing the active ingredients mucopolysaccharide polysulfate (MPS) (0.2%) and salicylic acid (2.0). This cream relieves pain and can be prescribed for the following reasons:
- Relieving inflammation and pain in strains and sprains
- Relieving muscle stiffness and pain
- Relieving inflammation and pain in non-serious arthritic conditions and also in cases of rheumatic pain.
Movelat gets to work beneath the surface of the skin because it combines the two active ingredients which makes penetration of the outer layer of the skin much easier. The MPS, an anti-inflammatory and salicylic acid, the absorption enhancer, work together, the salicylic acid softening the skin and the MPS being absorbed, to work more closely on the affected areas.
Movelat cream is manufactured by Genus Pharmaceuticals and is available on prescription for adults and children over the age of 12 years. This cream should be applied to the skin surrounding the affected areas up to 4 times daily.
How does Movelat Cream work?
Movelat Cream contains two active ingredients mucopolysaccharide polysulfate (MPS) and salicylic acid. As an anti-inflammatory, as well as a pain-relieving medicine, MPS works by reducing the production of leukotriene and prostaglandins, natural inflammatory substances produced by the body in response to injury and also certain diseases. These substances cause pain, swelling and inflammation and when MPS is applied to the affected areas, it reduces the pain.
Salicylic acid enhances the MPS’ ability to penetrate the skin, by breaking down the protein, keratin, a part of the skin structure. By loosening the outer layer of skin, the loosened skin is shed and the way of entry for the cream or gel is much easier.
Alternatives to Movelat Cream
If you are unsure whether Movelat Cream is the right treatment option for you there are plenty of non-prescription alternatives that can be used to manage pain and inflammation, for example:- Ibuprofen
- Paracetamol
- Aspirin
- Topical Treatments (Ibuprofen gel)
If your pain does not ease or becomes severe, contact your GP or Pharmacist for further advice.
Sources
- Movelat Cream, Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/e...
Movelat Cream warnings
Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Keep out of sight and out of reach of children
- Avoid applying more than the recommended dosage
- Consult your doctor, if symptoms worsen or persist
- Store the cream below 25 degrees
Movelat Cream pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, always seek medical advice before using Movelat, as it is not recommended for use whilst pregnant. Whilst there is no evidence that Movelat can have an adverse effect if used by a breastfeeding mother, still seek advice from your doctor before using this medication.
Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.
How to use Movelat Cream
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
- Apply 5 - 15cm (about 2 - 6 inches) of cream to the affected area up to 4 times every day or as directed
- Wash your hands immediately after use, unless the area you are treating is on your hands
Movelat Cream ingredients
The active ingredients contained in this medicine are: Mucopolysaccharide Polysulphate (MPS) 0.2% w/w, Salicylic Acid 2.0% w/w.
The medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients: Anhydrous Eucerine, Emulsifying Cetostearyl Alcohol, Ethanolamine, Glycerol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Thymol, Water.Movelat Cream side effects
Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however, if you do they can include:
- Some people may experience local discomfort if the cream or gel is used in hot weather or after a bath
- Allergic skin reactions, such as redness, burning sensation and rash, may occur in people who are allergic to salicylates
- Stop using this medicine and consult your doctor if your skin gets sore or irritated while using it
If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Movelat Cream FAQs
Movelat’s unique formula helps it direct itself to the where it is needed and so quickly relieves pain.
There is less of a risk with side-effects, as the unique formula of movelat allows it to go to the point it is needed, rather than circulate in the body, which is often the case with other painkillers.
MPS stands for Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate. This is the anti-inflammatory and analgesic component in this medication.
In movelat, the combination of its two active ingredients means that the anti-inflammatory works quicker than others, as it goes straight to the area of concern to give that much needed pain relief.
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