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" What is it used for?   Headaches.    How does it work?  4head stick contains the active ingredient levomenthol. The 4head stick is applied gently across the forehead to relieve headaches. The levomenthol is absorbed slowly into the skin, where it works by dilating the blood vessels in the local area. This causes a sensation of coolness, which is followed by a painkilling effect.  The 4head stick can be applied when required. However, excessive use of this medicine should be avoided as the skin sensation may become too much. If symptoms persist or get worse it is important to seek medical advice.    Warning!   This medicine is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use on raw or broken skin. Use the stick on a small area of skin first to check sensitivity. The stick is designed for use by one individual and should not be shared. This medicine should be stored away from heat, as it can soften or melt at high temperatures.    Not to be used in  People allergic to levomenthol.   This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.  If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.    Pregnancy and breastfeeding  Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.   The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been fully established, but it is not expected to be harmful. The manufacturers state that it may be used as directed, but as with all medicines, you should consult your doctor before using if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.    Side effects  Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.   Contact dermatitis. Skin irritation.   The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug&amp;#039;s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.    How can this medicine affect other medicines?  It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while using this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.  This medicine is not known to affect other medicines.    Other medicines containing the same active ingredient  There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain levomenthol as the only active ingredient.  Last updated 10.09.2007 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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