NOTICE
ANSM - Updated on: August 19, 2026
Name of the medication
ALGESAL BALM, cream
Salicylic acid, Diethylamine
Box
Please read this package insert carefully before using this medication, as it contains important information for you.
You should always use this medication exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this package insert. You may need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not listed in this leaflet. See Section 4.
· You should contact your doctor if you do not feel any improvement or if you feel worse.
What is in this package insert?
1. What is ALGESAL BAUME, cream, and what is it used for?
2. What should you know before using ALGESAL BALM, cream?
3. How should you use ALGESAL BALM, cream?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How should you store ALGESAL BAUME cream?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS ALGESAL BAUME, cream, AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class: Analgesic (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM).
Adjuvant local treatment of pain of muscular and tendinous-ligamentous origin.
2. WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU KNOW BEFORE USING ALGESAL BAUME cream?
Never use ALGESAL BALM or cream in the following cases:
· Allergy to salicylates, a related medication (NSAIDs, aspirin), the active ingredients, or any of the other ingredients in this medication listed in Section 6.
· Do not apply to mucous membranes, the eyes, open wounds, oozing lesions, infected lesions, or under occlusive dressings.
This medication MUST NOT BE USED due to the presence of terpene derivatives in the formulation in the following cases:
· Infants under 30 months of age,
· Children who have had seizures, whether fever-related or not.
IF IN DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using ALGESAL BAUME cream.
This product contains terpene derivatives that, in excessive doses, may cause neurological events such as seizures in infants and children.
Follow the instructions for use:
· Never apply more than the recommended dose (see Dosage section),
· Do not apply to a large area of the body,
· Follow the recommended frequency and duration of treatment.
This medication is intended for adults and children over 7 years of age.
After use, wash your hands to prevent accidental contact of the product with the eyes or mucous membranes.
If you have a history of epilepsy, whether past or recent, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Other Medications and ALGESAL BALM, Cream
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you think you might be pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.
If you are breastfeeding, it is best not to use this medication, and under no circumstances should it be applied to the breasts.
3. HOW TO USE ALGESAL BALM, cream?
Dosage
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 7 YEARS OF AGE ONLY.
Massage locally into the painful area 2 to 3 times a day until fully absorbed.
Wash your hands after use.
Method and Route of Administration
Topical use.
Duration of treatment
Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.
If you have used more ALGESAL BALM or cream than you should have
Overdose is unlikely under normal conditions of use. An overdose may occur if the recommended frequency of application is exceeded or if the product is applied to broken skin. In this case, rinse thoroughly with water and contact your doctor.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medications, this medication may cause side effects, but they do not occur in everyone.
A possible local allergic reaction may require discontinuation of treatment.
Due to the presence of terpenoid derivatives and in the event of non-compliance with the recommended doses:
· Risk of seizures in children and infants,
· Possible agitation or confusion in the elderly.
Reporting Side Effects
If you experience any adverse effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any adverse effects not mentioned in this package insert. You can also report adverse reactions directly through the national reporting system: French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers—Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/
By reporting side effects, you help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
5. HOW SHOULD ALGESAL BALM AND CREAM BE STORED?
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the packaging.
Store at a temperature of 25°C or lower.
Do not dispose of any medication down the drain or with household trash. Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of medications you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What ALGESAL BALM, cream contains
· The active ingredients are:
Salicylic acid ............................................................................................................ 6.54 g
Diethylamine .................................................................................................................. 3.46 g
Per 100 g of cream.
· The other ingredients are:
Light liquid paraffin, diethylene glycol monostearate, stearic acid, petroleum jelly, microcrystalline wax, glycerol monostearate, trolamine, lavandin blend*, purified water.
*Composition of the lavandin blend: Lavandin grosso essential oil, Chinese eucalyptus essential oil and essential oil fractions, linalool, linalyl acetate, racemic camphor.
What is ALGESAL BALM, cream, and contents of the outer packaging
Marketing Authorization Holder
PHARMA DEVELOPPEMENT
CHEMIN DE MARCY
58800 CORBIGNY
Marketing Authorization Holder
PHARMA DEVELOPPEMENT
CHEMIN DE MARCY
INDUSTRIAL PARK
58800 CORBIGNY
Manufacturer
PHARMA DEVELOPMENT
CHEMIN DE MARCY
INDUSTRIAL PARK
58800 CORBIGNY
Drug Names in Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The date this package insert was last revised is:
[to be completed later by the marketing authorization holder]
Other
Detailed information about this drug is available on the ANSM (France) website.