What is Movelat gel used for?

Movelat Gel is a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) preparation which, when applied to the skin, provides relief from muscular pain and stiffness, sprains and strains, and pain due to rheumatic and non-serious arthritic conditions.

Can you buy Movelat cream?

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 a day.

Is Movelat cream good for arthritis?

Movelat can provide relief of pain due to mild arthritis. Although Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, severity of the condition may vary. It is caused when wear and tear of the joint wears away the cartilage which covers the bone at the joint.

What happens if you use too much Voltaren gel?

Voltaren Arthritis Pain gel can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease.

Can I get Flexiseq on prescription?

Is Flexiseq® available on prescription? No. Flexiseq® is classed as a medical device and is not included in the relevant section of the Drug Tariff. Therefore, cannot be prescribed on NHS prescriptions.

How often can I use Movelat cream?

You can apply Movelat Cream up to four times a day. Do not exceed this dose. Some people experience discomfort, particularly those with sensitive skin or if used in hot weather or after a bath. Remember to wash your hands after applying Movelat Cream, unless this is the area being treated.

Can you use ibuprofen topically?

Topically administered ibuprofen has been shown to be equally effective to orally administered ibuprofen in the treatment of joint and soft tissue injury and is associated with a lower incidence of unwanted gastrointestinal side effects.

Can you use Movelat on your back?

Movelat is a topical gel that is applied to the area that is experiencing pain. This could be a back injury or pain in the shoulders, legs, or elsewhere on the body.

Does Voltaren Gel go into the bloodstream?

Roach: Topical NSAIDs worth trying before oral meds. Dear Dr. Roach: Since topical applications of creams like Voltaren or Aspercream are absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body, and do not go directly to the site of pain, is there an advantage to using them over oral NSAIDs?

Where can I buy movelat gel in the UK?

If you want effective relief from aching joints or muscles ask your pharmacist about Movelat today*. * – Always read the label. Movelat cream and gel can be purchased in most pharmacies in the UK, including pharmacies in the retailers below.

What are the properties of movelat relief cream?

Salicylic acid, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is employed in the formulation for its keratolytic activity; and also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Due to the route of administration and topical nature of the product, the effects of mucopolysaccharide and salicylic acid are topical/localised only.

What is the ATC code for movelat gel?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: topical agent used in the treatment of myalgia and arthralgia. ATC code: M02AC (Topical Products for Joint and Muscular Pain – Preparations with salicylic acid derivatives). Mucopolysaccharide polysulphate is a non-steroidal drug recognised as having:

How often should I apply movelat for pain?

Movelat/Movelat Relief/Movelat Relief Sport is a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory and analgesic topical preparation for the symptomatic relief of muscular pain and stiffness, sprains and strains and pain due to rheumatic and non-serious arthritic conditions. Two to six inches (5 -15 cm) to be applied to the affected area up to four times a day.