{"id":4214,"date":"2023-09-12T07:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apotekar-online.rs\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4214"},"modified":"2026-03-05T08:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:13:29","slug":"bengay-cream-50gr","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/apotekar-online.rs\/en\/p\/bengay-krem-50gr\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengay cream 50gr"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The sale of this medicine via the Internet is prohibited by the law of the Republic of Serbia, while advertising it via the Internet is permitted exclusively<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>as a reminder and has the purpose of informing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>REGULATIONS ON THE METHOD OF ADVERTISING MEDICINES, OR MEDICINES Sl. Ch. RS&quot;, No. 79\/2010 YOU CAN SEE\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apotekaonline.rs\/image\/data\/pdf\/pravilnik-o-nacinu-oglasavanja-leka-odnosno-medicinskog-sredstva.pdf\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Bengay Cream and what is it for?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe drug BENGAY cream contains the active substances methylsalicylate 15% and menthol 10%, which belong to the group of local irritants. The active substances of BENGAY cream improve circulation in the skin, lead to heating of the treated area and relieve pain at the application site. BENGAY cream is used to reduce (eliminate) pain caused by joint or muscle inflammation, or muscle stretching, as well as joint dislocation. It is also used to reduce (eliminate) pain in minor sports injuries, when there are no skin injuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should you know before taking Bengay cream?<\/strong><br \/>\nTell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, including those that can be obtained without a doctor&#039;s prescription, then if you have a chronic disease, a metabolic disorder, are hypersensitive to medicines or have had allergic reactions to some from them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BENGAY cream should not be used:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0If you are allergic to methylsalicylate and other salicylates, menthol or any of the auxiliary substances of this medicine<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0If you have an open wound, injured or irritated skin<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0If you are under 12 years old<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0If you are on oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin, acenocoumarol) due to the risk of bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When taking BENGAY cream, be especially careful:<br \/>\nBefore applying BENGAY, cream, you should contact your doctor if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0you are prone to allergies or have already had an allergic reaction to medicines, especially aspirin<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0you are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0breastfeed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warnings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BENGAY, the cream is intended for dermal use only<\/li>\n<li>It must not be applied to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth or genitals<\/li>\n<li>Hands should be washed immediately after applying the cream<\/li>\n<li>You must not sunbathe the smeared area<\/li>\n<li>You must not use large amounts of creams, nor put heated compresses or hot water bottles on the greased area<\/li>\n<li>BENGAY cream must not be applied in case of irritation or any other skin damage<\/li>\n<li>BENGAY cream contains lanolin which can cause local skin reactions (contact dermatitis).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is necessary to contact your doctor, if there is no relief of pain during 10 or more days from the beginning of the application of BENGAY cream.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application of other drugs:<\/strong><br \/>\nA significant prolongation of the INR was shown in patients who simultaneously took warfarin orally and applied a preparation containing methylsalicylate to the skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Administration of BENGAY cream with food or drinks:<\/strong><br \/>\nNot applicable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application of BENGAY cream during pregnancy and breastfeeding:<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore you start taking any medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.<br \/>\nGiven that methylsalicylate, the active substance of BENGAY cream, is absorbed through the skin and can have an irritating effect on your baby&#039;s central nervous system, especially after applying the product to larger areas of the body, BENGAY cream must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without consulting a doctor. The doctor will assess whether the benefit of using this preparation is greater than the possible risk for your baby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The effect of the drug BENGAY, cream on driving motor vehicles and operating machines<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThere is no data on the influence of BENGAY cream on the ability to drive motor vehicles and machines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is BENGAY cream used?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you think that the medicine BENGAY cream is too weak or too strong for your body, contact your doctor or pharmacist<\/li>\n<li>BENGAY cream is intended for external use only<\/li>\n<li>BENGAY cream is intended for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age<\/li>\n<li>The cream is applied to the skin of the affected area by gentle rubbing; the procedure can be repeated after a few hours (usually 3-4 times a day)<\/li>\n<li>Your doctor will advise you how long to take BENGAY cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you need other information or have any additional questions about this medicine or your illness, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have taken more BENGAY cream than you should:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have taken a larger dose of BENGAY cream than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately! They will take the necessary measures and give you appropriate advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you forget to take BENGAY cream:<\/strong><br \/>\nNever take a double dose to make up for a missed dose! Continue using the preparation when you remember or have the opportunity to do so, but with the use of the recommended dose and in the recommended way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you suddenly stop taking BENGAY cream:<\/strong><br \/>\nNot applicable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible side effects:<\/strong><br \/>\nLike other medicines, BENGAY cream can cause unwanted effects in some people, which are rarely serious. They are mainly manifested at the site of application, as reactions on the skin (eg redness, rash, burning).<br \/>\nIn the case of applying a large amount of BENGAY cream, i.e. applying it to large areas of the skin, side effects similar to those that occur after oral administration of menthol-based preparations may occur: nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and symptoms of depression of the central nervous system (headache, unsteady gait , drowsiness, slow breathing and coma). If any side effect becomes serious or you notice any side effect that is not listed in this guide, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to store BENGAY cream?<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep the medicine BENGAY, the cream out of the reach and sight of children!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expiration date:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe term of use is 2 years<br \/>\nThe preparation must not be used after the expiration date marked on the package<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe medicine is stored at a temperature of up to 25oC, in the original packaging<\/p>\n<p><strong>Packaging:<\/strong>\u00a050 grams<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before use, study the instructions in detail. 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