topical analgesic; topical muscle & joint pain reliever (Bengay, Capzasin, Flexall, Icy Hot, Mentholatum)
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Indications
- relief of minor myalgia & arthralgia
Complications
- serious burns have been reported[1]
- some systemic absorption occurs
Notes
- available as single- or combination-ingredient products that contain menthol, methyl salicylate, or capsaicin
- marketed under various brand-names: Bengay, Capzasin, Flexall, Icy Hot, & Mentholatum
- formulations include creams, lotions, ointments, & patches
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FDA MedWatch, 09/13/2012 Over-The-Counter Topical Muscle and Joint Pain Relievers: Drug Safety Communication - Rare Cases of Serious Burns http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm319353.htm