Koolmint® 15 Cream: Each gram cream contains Methyl salicylate BP 150 mg and Menthol BP 100 mg.
Koolmint® 30 Cream: Each gram cream contains Methyl salicylate BP 300 mg and Menthol BP 80 mg.
Indications: Koolmint® cream is indicated for the fast relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with - Arthritis Simple backache, Rheumatism Strains, Headache Sprains, Tendonitis Leg cramps.
Dosage & administration: For external use only.
Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area and gently massage until cream disappears. Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to salicylate or any of its ingredients.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: Its safety in human pregnancy has not been established. This preparation should therefore be given to pregnant women only in compelling circumstances.
Precautions: Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Do not bandage tightly, wrap or cover until washing the area. It should not be applied to wounds or damaged skin. It should not be used immediately after bath. Wash hand thoroughly after applying.
Drug interactions: Topically salicylic acid may be absorbed & cause adverse interactions with acetazolamide & anti-coagulations.
Over dosage: Large amount of topical application may cause absorption through the skin and may cause salicylism. Symptoms of salicylism include tinnitus, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting etc.
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Koolmint is a specially formulated salicylate and Menthol cream. It penetrates into skin to provide fast relief from pain and stiffness of minor arthritis and muscle aches. Koolmint cream is fast acting, strong medicine that penetrates deep down to provide long lasting and effective relief. Methyl salicylate has been shown that first pass metabolism exists in the skin and rapidly hydrolyzing salicylate ester to release the active salicylate in both epidermis and dermis.
Mode of action:
It alleviates pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins that occur in inflamed tissues. Menthol increases the penetration of drugs when applied on the skin to give a faster onset of action. It dilates the blood vessels causing a sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect.
Koolmint cream is indicated for the fast relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with - Arthritis Simple backache, Rheumatism Strains, Headache Sprains, Tendonitis Leg cramps.
For external use only. Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area and gently massage until cream disappears. Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Topically salicyclic acid may be absorbed & cause adverse with acetazolamide & anti-coagulations.
Over dosage: Large amount of topical application may cause absorption through the skin and may cause salicylism. Symptoms of salicylism include tinnitus, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting etc.
Its safety in human pregnancy has not been established. This preparation should therefore be given to pregnant women only in compelling circumstances.
Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Do not bandage tightly, wrap or cover until washing the area. It should not be applied to wounds or damaged skin. It should not be used immediately after bath. Wash hand thoroughly after applying.
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.