Saint Bernard balm in a tubeis used as an adjunctive topical treatment for muscle and tendon-ligament pain in adults (cramps, muscle soreness, strains, muscle spasms, muscle tears, lumbago, and stiff neck).
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Topical adjunctive treatment for muscle and tendon-ligament pain in adults.
Muscle aches and cramps, which result from overexertion of a muscle, are usually minor. They rarely require a doctor’s advice and can be relieved with over-the-counter treatments, such as Saint Bernard Balm.
Saint Bernard Balm is an over-the-counter medication indicated for muscle pain, available in our online pharmacy.
Muscle paincan manifest in many forms: cramps, soreness, strains, muscle spasms, muscle tears, lumbago, and stiff neck.
A cramp is a sudden, intense, and temporary muscle pain.
Better than stretching, massaging with this balm relaxes sore or tight muscles without requiring any effort on your part. It promotes blood circulation and helps flush out waste products more effectively after physical exercise. With this anti-inflammatory cream, massage becomes one of the most enjoyable parts of an athlete’s routine.
Saint Bernard balm, available in a convenient tube, is specifically designed to provide effective localized treatment for muscle pain. Whether you’re suffering from cramps, soreness, strains, muscle spasms, or tears, this balm provides fast, targeted relief. Its rich, penetrating formula acts directly at the source of the pain, promoting accelerated recovery and a faster return to your daily activities without discomfort.
In addition to its beneficial effects on muscles, Saint Bernard balm is also a valuable ally in treating tendon and ligament pain. Lumbago, stiff neck, and other strains in tendons and ligaments find in this balm an effective remedy to relieve pain and promote healing. Its topical application allows for fast, targeted action, reducing inflammation and pain for better mobility and an improved quality of life.
The rich yet non-greasy texture of Saint Bernard balm ensures rapid absorption, allowing for easy application without leaving unpleasant residue on the skin or clothing. The balm glides easily onto affected areas, providing immediate comfort and a soothing sensation. Ideal for use after physical exertion, this balm can be incorporated into your skincare routine to prevent the onset of muscle and tendon-ligament pain or to treat existing conditions.
We also offer Biofreeze Cold Action Spray 118 ml at the best price in our online pharmacy.
In cases of osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid may be used.
FOR ADULTS ONLY.
For topical use.
Apply by massaging locally onto the painful area 1 to 2 times a day until fully absorbed.
The recommended duration of treatment should not exceed 5 days.
Wash your hands after use.
Warming up, a balanced diet, staying well-hydrated, and stretching are some of the tips to follow to prevent muscle pain
How should you use Saint Bernard balm to get the best results?
Apply the balm directly to the painful area, massaging gently to help the cream absorb. Use two to three times a day, as needed.
Can Saint Bernard Balm be used on all skin types?
Yes, the balm is formulated to be well-tolerated by most skin types. However, it is recommended to test it on a small area before applying it more extensively.
Is Saint Bernard balm intended only for athletes?
No, although it is particularly popular among athletes for its effectiveness in relieving post-workout muscle and tendon-ligament pain, it is suitable for any adult suffering from these types of pain, regardless of their cause.
Precautions for Use
Per 100.00 g.
Inactive ingredients:
Stearic acid, ethylene glycol monostearate, light liquid paraffin, lavender essential oil, trolamine, purified water, shea butter.
Special Warnings
Saint Bernard Balm contains terpenoid derivatives that, in excessive doses, may cause neurological events such as seizures in infants and children.
Follow the dosage and usage instructions, in particular:
Acrampcauses functional impairment: the affected muscle or muscle group can no longer function normally or perform its role.
Muscle soreness is common after intense or unusual physical exertion. It typically appears within 2 days of the exertion.
These muscle aches are not serious and resolve on their own within a week at most: treating muscle soreness is relatively easy.
Musclestrainsare sudden overstretching of the muscle that causes severe, immediate pain. They can occur during intense exertion, after a blow, or when the muscle is cold. The pain is localized and intense at first but may become diffuse later on; the pain is imperceptible at rest. To treat a muscle strain, rest is essential: the duration varies depending on the severity of the strain.
Muscle spasmscan lead to a tear when, despite the pain, the muscle continues to be strained. To treat a muscle spasm, stopping activity and resting are essential.
Product Details
40 g or 100 g tube at the best price.
Management of traumatic, joint, tendon, and arthritic pain (bruises, blows, impacts, strains, sprains, tendinitis, dislocations, arthritis) involves three steps:
1/ Cryotherapy 3 times a day usingTherm-Cool Cold Sprayor theThera-Pearl cold pack(apply for 15 to 20 minutes)
2/ Relieve pain and inflammation withTherm-cool Pain Relief Gel; apply by massaging gently without rubbing it in.
3/ Support and immobilize using a splint, brace, ankle brace, knee brace, etc.
These conditions are characterized bypain, swelling, bruising, and inflammation.
Cold therapy, applied as soon as possible after an injury, produces a vasoconstrictive effect that inhibits pain (analgesic), reduces fluid buildup (anti-inflammatory), reduces swelling (anti-edematous), and reduces bleeding (antihemorrhagic).
The management of muscle pain and osteoarthritis (back pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis, muscle spasms, muscle soreness) involves three steps:
1/ Apply heat using Neuriplege Activ heating patches or theThera-Pearl heat pack(apply for 15 to 20 minutes)
2/ Relieve pain and promote relaxation and recovery withNociceptol pain-relief gel, applying it with a light massage without rubbing it in.
3/ Provide support using alumbar support belt, neck brace, orcervical collar.
These conditions are characterized bypain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Heat therapy improves mobility, reduces pain (analgesic effect), promotes muscle relaxation, and reduces muscle spasms and soreness.
Pharmacovigilance Report an adverse drug reaction(s)
ANSM - Updated on : 07/11/2024
Isoamyl salicylate, racemic camphor, levomenthol, capsicum oleoresin
You must always use this medicine in strict accordance with the information given in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist for advice and information.
If you experience any undesirable effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
You should contact your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel less well after 5 days.
What does this leaflet contain?
1. What is BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream and what is it used for?
2. What do I need to know before using BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream?
3. How do I use BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How should BAUME SAINT BERNARD cream be stored?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class: A VISEE ANTALGIQUE / M: SYSTEME LOCOMOTEUR - Code ATC: M02AC
Local adjunctive treatment of pain of muscular and tendino-ligamentary origin in adults.
Consult your doctor if you feel no improvement or if you feel less well.
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE USING BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream?
Never use BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream:
If you are allergic to any of the active ingredients or to any of the other components of this product, as listed in section 6.
If you have a history of allergy to salicylates or related drugs (NSAIDs, aspirin).
A history of asthma.
history of epileptic seizures.
If you are pregnant, from the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy (beyond 24 weeks of amenorrhea).
Due to the presence of terpene derivatives, this drug MUST NOT BE USED in the following cases:
o infants under 30 months of age,
o children who have had convulsions, with or without fever.
Do not apply to mucous membranes, eyes, wounds, oozing lesions, infected lesions or under occlusive dressings.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream.
Severe skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported in association with the use of NSAIDs. Stop using BAUME SAINT BERNARD and consult a doctor immediately if you notice any of the symptoms of these severe skin reactions described in section 4.
Follow the instructions for use:
- never apply more than the recommended dose (see section 3. HOW TO USE BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream),
- do not apply over a large area of the body,
- respect the recommended frequency and duration of treatment.
Do not exceed 5 days' treatment without medical advice.
After use, wash hands to avoid inadvertent contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
In case of old or recent epilepsy, SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR.
Limonene may cause allergic reactions.
Children
This product contains terpene derivatives which, in excessive doses, may cause neurological accidents such as convulsions in infants and children.
Other medicinal products and BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream with food, drink and alcohol
Not applicable.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
- Before the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy (up to the 24th week of amenorrhea), you should not take this medicine unless absolutely necessary, as determined by your doctor, due to the potential risk of miscarriage or malformations. In such cases, the dose should be kept as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.
- Starting at 12 weeks' gestation , BAUME SAINT-BERNARD may cause kidney problems in your baby if taken for several days, leading to a low level of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios). A narrowing of the blood vessels (constriction of the ductus arteriosus) in your baby's heart may be observed as early as 20 weeks of amenorrhea. If treatment over several days is required, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring.
- From the beginning of the 6th month to the end of pregnancy (beyond the 24th week of amenorrhea), this medicine is contraindicated, and you should under NO CIRCUMSTANCES take this medicine, as its effects on your child may have serious or even fatal consequences, particularly on the heart, lungs and/or kidneys, even with a single dose. It can also affect you and your baby by increasing bleeding, leading to a later or longer-than-expected delivery.
If you have taken this medicine while pregnant, talk to your obstetrician-gynecologist immediately, so that appropriate monitoring can be arranged.
Breast-feeding
If you are breast-feeding, it is preferable not to use this medicine, and under no circumstances should it be applied to the breasts.
Fertility
This drug, like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may impair fertility in women, leading to difficulties in becoming pregnant which may be reversible on discontinuation of treatment. Inform your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or have difficulty conceiving.
Driving and use of machinery
Not applicable.
BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream contains
Not applicable.
3. HOW DO I USE BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream?
Always use this medicine exactly as instructed in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
FOR ADULTS ONLY.
The recommended dose is 1 application, massaged locally into the painful area 1 to 2 times a day, until completely absorbed.
Wash hands after use.
For cutaneous use.
Do not use for prolonged periods without medical advice.
Use in children and adolescents
Baume Saint Bernard, crème should not be used on children and adolescents.
If you have used more BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream than you should have
Overdosage may cause skin irritation.
In the event of accidental oral ingestion of Baume Saint Bernard cream by a child, it is important to consult a doctor immediately in order to provide the necessary treatment. Do not induce vomiting.
If you forget to use BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream
Not applicable.
If you stop using BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this product may cause undesirable effects, but they do not occur systematically in everyone.
Cases of eczema have been reported.
Possible local allergic reaction requiring discontinuation of treatment, possibility of normal skin redness at the application site.
Reddish, target- or circle-shaped patches on the trunk, often accompanied by central blisters, desquamation of the skin, and ulcers of the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes. These severe skin rashes may be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and if recommended doses are not followed:
- risk of convulsions in infants and children,
- possibility of agitation and confusion in the elderly.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Centres Régionaux de Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/.
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
5. HOW TO USE BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream?
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date indicated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not dispose of any medicine down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist to identify any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What BAUME SAINT BERNARD cream contains
The active ingredients are :
Isoamyl salicylate........................................................................................................ 5.00 g
Racemic camphor.......................................................................................................... 2.00 g
Levomenthol.................................................................................................................... 0.50 g
Capsicum oleoresin................................................................................................... 0.25 g
Per 100 g
Other components are :
Stearic acid, ethylene glycol monostearate, light liquid kerosene, lavender essential oil, trolamine, purified water, shea butter.
What is BAUME SAINT BERNARD, cream and what does it contain?
This medicine comes in the form of a cream.
Tubes of 42, 75 and 100 g.
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