Lumirelax cream used as a muscle relaxer is now only available on prescription. In question, reports of seizures and significant allergic reactions, reports the Medicines Agency.
Used to relieve muscle contractures, particularly in low back pain, Lumirelax 10% cream based on methocarbamol is no longer available without a prescription, announces the Medicines Agency in a communicated of May 17. In question, reports of adverse effects, “such as seizures and severe allergic reactions“. A prescription is therefore mandatory to buy this cream in pharmacies. In addition, the Medicines Agency decides toprohibit the cream for people under the age of 15 “because before this age there is a risk of presenting convulsions”. The drug contains terpene derivatives which in excessive doses can be responsible forneurological accidents type of convulsions in the infant and in children. Doctors should therefore not prescribe Lumirelax 10% cream to children under 15 years of age. Finally the cream should not no longer be applied beyond 8 days. If you have a tube of Lumirelax 10% cream in your family pharmacy, before using it again, it is recommended to consult the prescribing or attending physician.
What is a muscle relaxant?
Also known as muscle relaxants, muscle relaxants reduce contractures, cause muscle relaxation after exercise, fight against cramps and are also used after injury. They can also be prescribed to relieve lower back pain.
What other solutions to relieve back pain?
If drugs are the most quickly effective in relieving back pain, natural painkillers and anti-inflammatory solutions can accompany them over time. For example: essential oils of lemon eucalyptus, rosemary or wintergreen; clay poultices; warm compresses…
Source: Painful muscle contractures: Lumirelax 10% cream now only available on prescription. ANSM. May 17, 2022.