Patient Leaflet Updated 28-Mar-2023 | THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
Boots Heat Rub
Boots Heat Rub
This medicine is available without prescription. Nevertheless you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.
In this leaflet:
1. What Boots Heat Rub is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Boots Heat Rub
3. How to use Boots Heat Rub
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Boots Heat Rub
6. Further information
Boots Heat Rub is a non-greasy, pain relieving cream to be applied to the skin. It is used for the relief of muscular pains and stiffness including:
Boots Heat Rub is only for use on the skin. Do not take by mouth.
See your doctor before using Boots Heat Rub if you:
Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes any medicines you have bought without a prescription.
See your doctor before using Boots Heat Rub if you are taking:
See your doctor before using Boots Heat Rub if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Boots Heat Rub contains:
If irritation occurs, stop using the cream and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Boots Heat Rub is for adults and children over 5 years old. It can be used before or after exercise.
Do not cover the skin with bandages, plasters or any other dressing. However, it is safe to cover the skin with your clothes.
If you accidentally squeeze out too much cream use a tissue to wipe off any excess.
If you or a child accidentally swallow the cream contact your doctor or hospital immediately.
If you forget to use the cream apply Boots Heat Rub again when you remember. Do not use the cream more than 3 times in one day.
Like all medicines Boots Heat Rub can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following effects may occur, particularly if you have sensitive skin or if you use Boots Heat Rub in hot weather or after a hot bath:
Stop using Boots Heat Rub and tell your doctor if you experience excessive skin irritation or other unwanted effects.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 25°C.
Do not use after the expiry date which is printed on the tube and carton. The ‘expiry’ date refers to the last day of that month.
Take any Boots Heat Rub that is out of date to a pharmacist for disposal.
The active substances are:
The other ingredients are sodium cetostearyl sulfate, cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, wool fat (lanolin), liquid paraffin and water (see the end of Section 2).
Boots Heat Rub is a white cream. Each tube contains 35g.
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If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact
PL00189/5002R
This leaflet was last revised in August 2022.
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