Composition
Each 100 g contains:
Benzydamine hydrochloride                                   5g

Properties and Mode of Action
TANTUM Cream Forte, benzydamine hydrochloride, is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent providing a prompt and long-lasting analgesic effect due to an early manifestation of the anti-inflammatory activity.
TANTUM Cream Forte easily penetrates through the skin, selectively accumulates in inflamed tissues resulting in a rapid reduction in oedema, heat, pain and tenderness, an action attributed to selective inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
TANTUM Cream Forte, being applied topically, is virtually free from side effects.

Indications
TANTUM Cream Forte is a topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment for the relief of symptoms associated with painful musculo-skeletal conditions including:
Acute inflammatory disorders such as myalgia and bursitis. Traumatic conditions such as sprains, strains, contusions and the after effects of fractures.

Dosage and Administration
TANTUM Cream Forte should be massaged lightly into the affected area 3 times daily and up to 6 times daily in more severe conditions.

Precautions
TANTUM Cream Forte is not to be applied to open wounds.
TANTUM Cream Forte is to be kept away from eyes and mucosal surfaces.

Side effects
TANTUM Cream Forte is well-tolerated and there are no contraindications to its use apart from known hypersensitivity.

Presentation
Tube of 20 g.