Movelat

Buy Movelat Gel and Cream Online

You can buy Movelat gel or cream from our online UK pharmacy. We are registered and regulated in the UK so you can be sure you will receive a quality product and great service. Fill in a few safety questions and our pharmacy team can dispatch your medicine to you in 1-5 working days via Royal Mail.

What is Movelat Gel and Cream?

Movelat is a mild to moderate anti-inflammatory gel or cream that provides pain relief when applied to the skin. It can be used for muscular pain, stiffness, sprains, and pain and inflammation due to arthritic conditions.

How does Movelat work?

It has two active ingredients Muscopolysaccharide and Salicylic acid. Both have non-steroidal anti-inflammatory action and can be absorbed into the skin to the joints and muscles. The medicine’s effect is local only so it can be beneficial for those who cannot take oral anti-inflammatory medicines due to stomach issues.

Movelat alternatives

There are many medicines that may be used to relieve inflammation and pain. Each will more be suited to some people than others. You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist about what pain relief medicine you should use based on your type of pain.

Some alternative gels and creams you may use are:

• Ibuprofen Gel
• Voltarol Gel
• Fisiocrem Solugel
• Flexiseq Active Gel
• Radian B Muscle Rub

Movelat side effects

All medicines can have some form of side effects but not everyone will experience them. Movelat can have some side effects, however, they are listed as rare.

Individuals with sensitive skin may experience:

• A burning sensation
• Redness
• A rash

Please note if you experience any other these stop using the medicine immediately and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Please read the patient information leaflet for the full manufacturer details.

• Movelat Relief Gel PIL
• Movelat Relief Cream PIL

How to use Movelat

Adults and Children over 12 years

Apply the gel or cream to the affected area(s) up to four times daily as required. Apply 5-15cm of gel or cream to the affected area per application, depending on the size of the area. Wash your hands before and after the application.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Do not exceed four applications in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years

This medicine is not suitable for children under 12 years. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for treatment options.

Do not take Movelat if you:

• Are allergic to any of the listed ingredients
• Have had serious reactions to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines before
• Have broken skin, a skin infection, or eczema
• Need to apply it over a large area of skin
• Need to apply it to on or near sensitive areas of skin such as the genitals, anus, mouth or eyes

Can you take Movelat during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

You should not use Movelat during the first and last 3 months of pregnancy. You must consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine while pregnant as there may be more suitable options for you.

You may use the medicine while breastfeeding however you should avoid applying it to the breast or nipple area during feeding/ lactation.

Other Medicines and Movelat

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines before using Movelat. It can have some effect on the way anti-coagulants like warfarin work.

Do not use this medicine with any other anti-inflammatory medicines.

Movelat Ingredients

What Movelat Cream contains The active ingredients are mucopolysaccharide polysulfate 0.2% w/w and Salicylic acid 2.0% w/w.

The other ingredients are glycerol 85%, stearic acid, anhydrous eucerine (contains lanolin), myristyl alcohol, emulsifying cetostearyl alcohol, ethanolamine, thymol, isopropyl alcohol and purified water.