What is Deep Heat Cream?

Deep Heat Cream is a heat rub that helps to ease stiff and sore muscles. It helps to ease pain and stiffness by providing a warming sensation that helps to relax and soothe the muscles. Ideal for those who need muscular pain relief but don’t want to take tablets. Deep Heat Cream comes in 35g, 67g, and 100g tubes.

 

What kinds of muscle pain can this product help to ease?

Deep Heat Cream can be used for many different kinds of muscular pains and stiffness. Some of the most popular reasons for using this product include:

  • Backache
  • Lumbago
  • Sciatica (pain in lower back and thigh)
  • Fibrositis (muscle tenderness or stiffness)
  • Rheumatic pain (in muscles, tendons, joints, or bones)
  • Chilblains
  • Bruises
  • Sprains
  • Minor sports injuries

 

How does this product help to ease sore, tight muscles?

Deep Heat Cream works by providing a heating effect to your sore muscles or joints, helping to ease pain and stiffness using heat therapy. The heating sensation helps to encourage blood flow to the affected area, providing oxygen and nutrients to the area and aiding the healing process. This heat rub also helps to loosen stiff muscles, so you can move more easily.

 

How to use Deep Heat Cream

Rub your Deep Heat Cream into the affected area, massaging gently until the cream is entirely rubbed in. Apply a thin layer of cream 2 – 3 times a day, as necessary to ease pain or stiff muscles. Always remember to wash your hands after using this product.

 

When should Deep Heat Cream not be used?

Deep Heat Cream is not suitable for use on children under the age of 5. Do not use this product if you are allergic to NSAID painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or any of the other listed ingredients. For use on the skin only, avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or other sensitive areas. Do not apply this heat rub to broken or inflamed skin. Speak to your doctor before using Deep Heat Cream if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, asthmatic, or using any prescribed medicines. For more information, please read the patient information leaflet.

 

Does this product have any side effects?

Like all medicines, Deep Heat Cream can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These side effects include:

  • Temporary skin redness
  • Burning sensation
  • Rashes
  • Skin burns or blisters

If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away.

 

Important Information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor/ pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.