ADCO-ETHYL CHLORIDE SPRAY
SCHEDULING STATUS:
S1
PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):
ADCO-ETHYL CHLORIDE SPRAY
COMPOSITION:
Each bottle contains ethyl chloride 100mL slightly compressed to form a liquid.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 4 Local Anaesthetics
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
When sprayed onto the skin, ADCO-ETHYL CHLORIDE, because of its low boiling point and the intense cold produced by evaporation, produces local anaesthesia.
INDICATIONS:
Relief of pain in sprains and myalgia. As a local anaesthetic in minor surgery.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
There are no known contra-indications to topical administration.
WARNINGS:
ADCO-ETHYL CHLORIDE is highly inflammable. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAME.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Spray the area to be anaesthetised from a distance of approximately fifteen (15) centimeters.
SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
There are no known side-effects to topical usage.
IDENTIFICATION:
Ethyl chloride, when slightly compressed, forms a colourless liquid. It is supplied in spray bottles.
PRESENTATION:
Glass spray bottles of 100mL.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
REFERENCE NUMBER:
G 2750 (Act 101/1965)
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
ADCOCK INGRAM LIMITED
Adcock Ingram Park
17 Harrison Avenue
Bryanston
Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
1 December 1974
New addition to this site: April 2004
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry |
