Arthrocare

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Arthrocare uses

Arthrocare consists of Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Histamine Dihydrochloride, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate.

Camphor:


Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Arthrocare (Camphor) 0.70%

Purpose

External analgesic

Uses : For the temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with:

- minor burn, sunburn - minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites

- minor skin problems.

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use - with other topical pain relievers - with heating pads or heating devices.

When using this product

- do not use in or near eyes - do not apply to wounds or damaged skin - do not bandage tightly

Stop use and ask a doctor if

- condition worsens - symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days - redness or irritation develops

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre right away.

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Directions

- clean affected area before applying product - adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. - children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Aloe vera extract, Arnica Montana extract, Cetyl alcohol, Chamomile extract, Common juniper oil, Common thyme oil, Eucalyptus oil, Glycerin, Horse-chestnut extract, Nipaquard, November EC2, Peppermint oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Citrate, Pot marigold oil, Rosemary oil, Scots pine leaf extract, Turmeric extract, Xanthan Gum

Other information

- store at room temperature 59°F-77ºF - keep lid tightly close - do not use, pour, spill or store near heat source or open flame - do not refrigerate

Questions? Call 239 938 4116

(Monday- Friday, 9 AM- 4PM)

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HILLVITAL USA

P.O. Box 152214

Cape Coral, FL., 33915

Made in Hungary

Hillvital Arthrocare (Camphor) is made of essential oils and extracts of 12 powerful medicinal herbs. All active substances have the best quality and are 100% natural. Regular use can help to release or dissolve pains. It can help to soothe musculoskeletal aches.

FREE FROM ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES

COLOURINGS AND HARMFUL CHEMICALS

NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS

NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS

12 natural herbs

MEDICINAL HERBS

Packaging

MasterBalm-2

Histamine Dihydrochloride:


Arthrocare

Active Ingredient / Purpose

Histamine DHCl 0.06% / External Analgesic

Uses

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, backache and sprains

Warnings

Use only as directed. For external use only. Not intended for persons under the age 18.

When using this product:

  • Avoid contact with eyes

  • Do not bandage tightly

  • Do not apply to open wounds or damaged skin

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • symptoms persist for more than seven days

  • you experience irritation, redness or discomfort

Directions:

Apply directly to effected area. Do not use more than four times per day.

Other information:

Do not use if tamper resistant seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excessive heat or cold.

Keep out of reach of children.

Inactive Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Zemea (Corn) Propanediol

Arthrocare 3OZ (69198-700-85)

MuscleMend

Menthol:


Arthrocare (Menthol) is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of Arthrocare (Menthol) occurring in nature is (-)-menthol, which is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Arthrocare (Menthol) has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.

Indication: Used to treat occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat as well as cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.

Arthrocare (Menthol) is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. Menthol's ability to chemically trigger cold-sensitive receptors in the skin is responsible for the well known cooling sensation that it provokes when inhalated, eaten, or applied to the skin. It should be noted that Arthrocare (Menthol) does not cause an actual drop in temperature.

Methyl Salicylate:


INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream in combination with 570 to 670 nm wavelength red light illumination using the CureLight BroadBand Model CureLight 01 lamp is indicated for treatment of non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses of the face and scalp in immunocompetent patients when used in conjunction with lesion preparation (debridement using a sharp dermal curette) in the physician’s office when other therapies are unacceptable or considered medically less appropriate.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is contraindicated in patients with cutaneous photosensitivity, or known allergies to porphyrins, and in patients with known sensitivities to any of the components of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream, which includes peanut and almond oil Cream).

This product contains refined peanut oil.

WARNINGS

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is intended for topical use in the physician’s office by trained physicians only. Do not apply to the eyes or to mucous membranes.

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream has demonstrated a high rate of contact sensitization (allergenicity). Care should be taken by the physician applying Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream to avoid inadvertent skin contact. Nitrile gloves should be worn when applying and removing the cream. Vinyl and latex gloves do not provide adequate protection when using this product.Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream when used with CureLight BroadBand Model CureLight 01 lamp must be used with appropriate protective sleeves obtained from the product manufacturer to decrease the risk of blood-borne transmitted diseases (hepatitis, HIV, etc.). Change the disposable covers for the device (probe and horseshoe positioning device) between patients. Universal Precautions should be used with this treatment.

PRECAUTIONS

The safety and efficacy have not been established for the treatment of cutaneous malignancies and for skin lesions other than non-hyperkeratotic face and scalp actinic keratoses using PDT with Arthrocare Cream. Thick (hyperkeratotic) actinic keratoses should not be treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream. The safety and efficacy of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream has not been established in patients with immunosuppression, porphyria or pigmented actinic keratoses.

General

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream Application

During the time period between the application of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) (methyl aminolevulinate) Cream and exposure to red light illumination, the treatment site will become photosensitive. After Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream application, patients should avoid exposure of the photosensitive treatment sites to sunlight or bright indoor light (e.g., examination lamps, operating room lamps, tanning beds, or lights at close proximity) during the period prior to red light treatment. Exposure to light may result in a stinging and/or burning sensation and may cause erythema and/or edema of the lesions. Before exposure to sunlight, patients should, therefore, protect treated lesions from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or similar head covering of light-opaque material. Sunscreens will not protect against photosensitivity reactions caused by visible light. The treated site should be protected from extreme cold with adequate clothing or remaining indoors between application of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) and PDT light treatment. After illumination of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream, the area treated should be kept covered and away from light for at least 48 hours. Because of the potential for skin to become photosensitized, the Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream should be used by a trained physician to apply drug only to non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses and perilesional skin within 5 mm of the lesion. Redness, swelling, burning, and stinging are expected as a result of therapy; however, if these symptoms increase in severity and persist longer than 3 weeks, the patient should contact their doctor. Metvixia Cream has not been studied for more than two treatment sessions. Information regarding further treatments for residual or new AK lesions performed after 3 months is not available..

Photosensitivity and Device Precautions.

The patient, operator and other persons present should wear protective goggles that sufficiently screen out light with wavelengths from 570 to 670 nm during red light treatment.

If for any reason the patient cannot have the red light treatment after application of Arthrocare Cream, the cream should be rinsed off, and the patient should protect the treated area from sunlight, prolonged or intense light for two days. Prolonged exposure for greater than 4 hours to Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream should be avoided.

Coagulation defects

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream has not been tested on patients with inherited or acquired coagulation defects.

Hypersensitivity

Arthrocare Cream is formulated with refined peanut and almond oil.

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) (methyl aminolevulinate) Cream has not been tested in patients who are allergic to peanuts. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) (methyl aminolevulinate) Cream has demonstrated a high rate of contact sensitization (allergenicity). 

Information for Patients

The physician should provide and discuss the attached Patient Package Insert with each patient.

Drug Interactions

There have been no studies of the interaction of Arthrocare Cream with any other drugs, including local anesthetics. It is possible that concomitant use of other known photosensitizing agents might increase the photosensitivity reaction of actinic keratoses treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment to Fertility

Long-term studies to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream have not been performed. 

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate was negative for genetic toxicity in the Ames assay, and the chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster ovary cells, tested with and without metabolic activation and in the presence and absence of light. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate was also negative in the in vivo micronucleus assay in the rat. In contrast, at least one report in the literature has noted genotoxic effects in cultured rat hepatocytes after aminolevulinate (ALA) exposure with PpIX formation. Other studies have documented oxidative DNA damage in vivo and in vitro as a result of ALA exposure. No animal fertility studies have been conducted.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic effects

Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Arthrocare Cream. It is also not known whether Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

The amount of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate secreted into human breast milk following topical administration of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is not known. Because many drugs are secreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is administered to a nursing mother. If Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is used in a nursing mother, a decision should be made whether or not to stop nursing.

Pediatric Use

It is not recommended that Arthrocare Cream be used in pediatric patients. Actinic keratosis is rarely found in pediatric patients. 

Geriatric Use

Seventy percent (269 among 383) of the patients treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream in all clinical studies of actinic keratosis were 65 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety and efficacy were observed between patients aged 65 years and older and those who were younger.

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

Dermal Safety Studies

Provocative studies to evaluate irritancy and sensitization have demonstrated that Arthrocare Cream is an irritant and sensitizer. A provocative cumulative irritancy and sensitization (allergenicity) study of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream with a cross-sensitization challenge with ALA was performed in 156 subjects. Only 98 of the 156 subjects tested entered the challenge phase. Fifty-two percent of the subjects (30/58), who agreed to challenge with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream, were positive (sensitized). Forty subjects refused challenge with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and 60 withdrew. At least 58 of the 60 subjects who withdrew from the study discontinued due to irritation/sensitization.

Ninety-eight subjects agreed to challenge with ALA. Two percent of the ALA challenged subjects (2/98) were scored as equivocal reactions and 2% in the paraffin vehicle group were scored as positive.

Adverse Events

In vehicle-controlled phase 3 studies of actinic keratosis, 88% of patients treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream reported one or more adverse events.

Burning was the most frequent complaint, reported by 50% of patients (ranging from mild, to severe) and 9% of those patients reported severe burning sensation. Pain in the skin was reported by 21% of patients and 7% had severe pain. Local erythema lasting up to two weeks and edema up to one week after treatment were reported by 31% and 6% of patients. Symptoms and signs of local phototoxicity were observed in 88% of patients treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream in all clinical studies of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) -PDT for actinic keratoses.

EventsMetvixia-PDT

(n=130)

Vehicle PDT*

(n=61)

n (%) of patients with AEsn (%) of patients with AEs
Burning sensation skin65 (50.0%)9 (14.8%)
Erythema60 (46.2%)12 (19.7%)
Skin pain27 (20.8%)6 (9.8%)
Stinging skin25 (19.2%)2 (3.3%)
Crusting 20 (15.4%)6 (9.8%)
Edema skin20 (15.4%)1 (1.6%)
Skin peeling14 (10.8%)2 (3.3%)
Blisters14 (10.8%)2 (3.3%)
Bleeding skin11 (8.5%)2 (3.3%)
Pruritus/Itching17 (13.1%) 2 (3.3%)
Skin ulceration7 (5.4%)0 (0%)
Skin infection3 (2.3%)1 (1.6%)
Skin hyper-pigmentation1 (0.8%)0 (0%)

The majority of patients in all the clinical trials had local pain or discomfort upon illumination. There were 4 (1.0%) withdrawals/discontinuations among 383 patients treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream in all the clinical trials of actinic keratosis, all of which were due to the adverse event of local pain on illumination.

There have been reported instances of patients treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream (2 out of 130) who have developed squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma at the site of treatment. The relationship to treatment with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is unknown. Serious erythema and facial edema have been described in European post-marketing reports.

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OVERDOSAGE

Arthrocare Cream Overdose

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream overdose has not been reported. If the patient for any reason cannot have the red light treatment during the prescribed period after application (the 3 hour timespan), the cream should be rinsed off, and the patient should protect the exposed area from sunlight, prolonged or intense light for two days.  

Red Light Overdose

There is no information on overdose of red light following Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream application.

In case of red light overexposure and skin burn occurs, the patient should be treated according to standard of practice guidelines for treatment of cutaneous burns.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Photodynamic therapy for non-hyperkeratotic actinic keratoses with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is a multi-stage process as described below: Two treatment sessions 7 days apart should be conducted. Not more than one gram (half a tube) of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream should be applied per treatment session.

One Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) -PDT session consists of: 1) Lesion debriding –

Before applying Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream, the surface of the lesions should be prepared with a small dermal curette to remove scales and crusts and roughen the surface of the lesion. This is to facilitate access of the cream and light to all parts of the lesion.

Figure 1 A Lesion debriding  Only nitrile gloves should be worn during this and subsequent steps and Universal Precautions should be taken. Vinyl and latex gloves do not provide adequate protection when using this product.

Figure 1B Lesion debriding2) Application of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream

Using a spatula, apply a layer of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream about 1 mm thick to the lesion and the surrounding 5 mm of normal skin. Do not apply more than one gram of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream for each patient per treatment session.

Figure 2: Cream applicationThe area to which the cream has been applied should then be covered with an occlusive, non-absorbent dressing for 3 hours. Multiple lesions may be treated during the same treatment session. Each treatment field is limited to a diameter of 55 mm. Only nitrile gloves should be worn by the qualified healthcare provider in order to avoid skin contact with the cream. This product is not intended for application by patients or unqualified medical personnel.

Figure 3: Occlusive dressing application3) Wait for 3 hours - (at least 2.5 hours, but no more than 4 hours).

After Cream application, patients should avoid exposure of the photosensitive treatment sites to sunlight or bright indoor light (e.g., examination lamps, operating room lamps, tanning beds, or lights at close proximity) during the period prior to red light treatment. Exposure to light may result in a stinging and/or burning sensation and may cause erythema and/or edema of the lesions. Patients should protect treated areas from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or similar head covering of light-opaque material. Sunscreens will not protect against photosensitivity reactions caused by visible light. It has not been determined if perspiration can spread the Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream outside the treatment site to the eyes or surrounding skin. The treated site should be protected from extreme cold with adequate clothing or remaining indoors between application of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT light treatment.4) Removal of Dressing and Rinse Off Excess Cream - Following removal of the occlusive dressing, clean the area with saline and gauze. Nitrile gloves should be worn at this step by the trained physician. 

Figure 4: Cream removal5) Illumination of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Treated Lesion - It is important to ensure that the correct light dose is administered. The light intensity at the lesion surface should not be higher than 200 mW/cm2. Patient and operator should adhere to safety instructions and Universal Precautions provided with the lamp. The patient and operator should wear protective goggles during illumination. Patients should be advised that transient stinging and/or burning at the target lesion sites may occur during the period of light exposure.

Figure 5: IlluminationThe CureLight BroadBand Model CureLight 01 lamp is approved for the use in Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) -PDT. The lamp should be carefully calibrated so that dosing is accurate and immediately thereafter the lesion should be exposed to red light with a continuous spectrum of 570 to 670 nm and a total light dose of 75 J/cm2. To avoid direct contact between lamp parts and patient skin, always use disposable protective plastic sleeves on the positioning device and on the light measuring probe. Following each patient treatment, the disposable protective plastic sleeves should be removed from the positioning device and from the light measuring probe and discarded. If red light treatment is interrupted or stopped for any reason, it may be restarted. If the patient for any reason cannot have the red light treatment during the prescribed period after application (the 3 hour timespan), the cream should be rinsed off and the patient should protect the exposed area from sunlight, prolonged or intense light for two days. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is not intended for use with any device other than the approved lamp: CureLight BroadBand Model CureLight 01. Use of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream without subsequent red light illumination is not recommended. No more than 1 gram (half a tube) of product should be used for each of the two weekly treatment sessions. Multiple lesions may be treated during the same treatment session using a total of 1 gram of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream. Lesion response should be assessed 3 months after the last treatment session.   This product is not intended for application by patients or unqualified medical personnel, therefore, this product is only dispensed to physicians.

HOW SUPPLIED

Arthrocare Cream, 16.8%, is available as the following:

NDC 63069-401-01, 2 gram aluminum tube, box of 1

Product Package

Keep out of reach of children

For topical use only by physicians in the physician’s office. Rx Only

Storage Conditions

Store refrigerated, 2-8°C.

Use contents within one week after opening.

Should not be used after 24 hours out of refrigerator.

Metvixia Cream is a registered trade name of PhotoCure ASA.

PhotoCure ASA, Hoffsveien 48, N-0377 Oslo, Norway

USA Contact: Cato Research, Westpark Corporate Center, 4364 South Alston Avenue, Durham NC 27713

Revision: September 5, 2007

PATIENT INFORMATION

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream 16.8% (phonetic)

Generic name: Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate hydrochloride

Read this Patient Information before you get treated with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and each time you get a treatment. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or treatment. Ask your healthcare provider about anything you do not understand about Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream.

What is the most important thing I need to know about Arthrocare Cream?

  • Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream with light treatment (Photodynamic therapy or PDT) is only done in medical offices by trained doctors.
  • Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is not applied by patients. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream should not be applied by doctors who have not been trained in its use.

What is Arthrocare Cream?

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is a prescription cream used with PDT (light treatment) to treat skin growths on the face and scalp called actinic keratosis (AK). Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is only used for AK skin growths that are thin and not dark colored. AK skin growths are not cancer. AK skin growths are caused partly by too much sun exposure. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT work together to treat AK skin growths.

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream has not been studied in children for any condition and should not be used in children.

Who should not use Arthrocare Cream?

Do not use Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream if:

  • your skin over reacts to sun or light (photosensitivity)
  • you are allergic to porphyrins or to any of the ingredients in Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream. The active ingredient is Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate hydrochloride. Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream also contains peanut and almond oil. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream.

Before treatment with Arthrocare Cream, tell your doctor:

  • about your medical conditions, including if you
    • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream can harm your unborn baby.
    • are breastfeeding. It is not known if Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream passes into your milk and if it can harm your baby. You should decide whether or not to stop breastfeeding while getting treatment with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream. Talk to your doctor for help with this choice.
    • are allergic to nuts or peanuts
    • have or had skin cancer or other skin growths on your body
    • have bleeding problems.
  • about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. It is not known if Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and other medicines can affect each other.

How should I use Arthrocare Cream?

  • Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT treatment is only done by trained doctors.
  • You will receive 2 treatments with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT 7 days (1 week) apart. Your doctor will check you three months after treatment to see if the treatment worked for you. Cream and PDT.”)
  • Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is for skin use only. Do not get Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream in your eyes, mouth, or nose. Tell your doctor right away if this happens.

What should I avoid while using Arthrocare Cream?

During the 3 hours that Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is on your skin:

  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or bright indoor light during the 3 hours that Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is on your skin. Wear a protective hat and clothing if you need to be outside in the sun.
  • Avoid exposure to cold temperatures during the 3 hours that Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is on your skin. Wear warm clothing and keep your treated skin site covered if you are in cold temperatures.
If for some unavoidable reason you are not treated with the lamp you should
  • Carefully rinse off the Cream.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight, prolonged or intense light for two days after treatment.

What are the possible side effects of Arthrocare Cream with PDT treatment?

Common side effects of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream with PDT treatment include the following skin reactions at the treated site:

  • burning feeling
  • redness
  • pain
  • stinging
  • swelling
  • crusting, peeling, blisters, bleeding, itching, ulcers
  • infection
Tell your doctor if you get any of these side effects. Your healthcare provider should be able to treat these reactions according to standard treatments for such skin reactions. These reactions usually go away within 10 days of treatment. Redness may last for up to 1 month. If any of your skin reactions get worse and last longer than 3 weeks, call your doctor. These are not all the side effects of Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream with PDT. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

General information about Arthrocare Cream

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor for information about Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream that is written for health professionals. Toll-free number and/or website will be provided when available for the US market.

What are the ingredients in Arthrocare Cream?

Active Ingredient: Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) aminolevulinate hydrochloride

Other Ingredients: Glyceryl monostearate, cetostearyl alcohol, poloxyl stearate, cholesterol, oleyl alcohol glycerin, white petrolatum, isopropyl myristate, refined peanut oil, refined almond oil, edetate disodium, methylparaben and propylparaben. The color of the product is cream to pale yellow.

Treatment with Arthrocare Cream and PDT

Figure 1: Lesion debriding

Your doctor will prepare your skin by gently scraping (debriding) your skin growths before treating with Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT. A small skin scraper is used to remove scales and crusts and to roughen the surface of any skin growths. This is to help Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream and PDT to reach all parts of the skin growths.

Figure 2: Cream application Metvixia Cream is applied to the actinic keratosis skin growths and to a small area of the skin around the growths.

Figure 3: Clear bandage application The treated skin areas will be covered with a special clear bandage for about 3 hours.

During these 3-hours you should avoid exposure of treated area to sunlight or bright indoor light. Exposure to light may make your treated skin area sting or burn. Your treated skin area may turn red or swell (photosensitive reactions). Wear a hat and protective clothes if you are exposed to sunlight during this time. Sunscreens will not help protect your treated skin during this time. In cold weather, your treated skin site should be protected from the cold with warm clothes or you should stay indoors for these 3 hours between the cream and light treatment.

Figure 4: Cream removal The clear bandage will be removed and the area will be rinsed with a saline solution before the PDT (light) treatment.

Figure 5: IlluminationThe skin growth will be treated with PDT. PDT lasts about 10 minutes for each area treated with the lamp. You will wear protective goggles to cover your eyes during this part of the treatment. More than 1 skin growth may be treated at a time. Your treated skin areas may burn, feel painful, sting, or tingle during light treatment. These symptoms may last for a few hours after the treatment. If you cannot have the light treatment 3 hours after Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is applied, rinse the cream off your skin and you must protect your skin from sunlight and bright indoor light for 2 days. This product should only be stored in refrigerators in pharmacies and medical offices. Rx only

Arthrocare (Methyl Salicylate) Cream is a registered trade name of PhotoCure ASA.

Sponsor: PhotoCure ASA, Hoffsveien 48, NO-0377 Oslo, Norway

U.S. Contact: Cato Research, Westpark Corporate Center, 4364 South Alston Avenue, Durham NC 27713

Manufacturer: Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd., Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 3AA, UK.

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Arthrocare pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Arthrocare available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Arthrocare destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Arthrocare Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Arthrocare pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Arthrocare?

Depending on the reaction of the Arthrocare after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Arthrocare not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Arthrocare addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Arthrocare, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Arthrocare consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

One visitor reported useful

How is the drug Arthrocare useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?
According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
Visitors%
Not useful1
100.0%

One visitor reported side effects

Did you get side effects while taking the Arthrocare drug, or were there no side effects?
According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Arthrocare medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
Visitors%
No side effects1
100.0%

One visitor reported price estimates

What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?
The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Arthrocare is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
Visitors%
Not expensive1
100.0%

Two visitors reported frequency of use

How often in a day do you take the medicine?
Are you taking the Arthrocare drug as prescribed by the doctor?

Few medications can be taken Twice in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Arthrocare is mentioned below.
Visitors%
Twice in a day2
100.0%

Two visitors reported doses

What is the dose of Arthrocare drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 201-500mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
201-500mg1
50.0%
51-100mg1
50.0%

Two visitors reported time for results

What is the time duration Arthrocare drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 5 days to notice the result from using Arthrocare drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Arthrocare need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors%
5 days1
50.0%
1 day1
50.0%

Visitor reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet

Elenen visitors reported age

Visitors%
30-453
27.3%
> 603
27.3%
16-292
18.2%
6-151
9.1%
46-601
9.1%
1-51
9.1%

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