Camphor / Capsaicin
Camphor/Capsaicin is a topical analgesic combination used to temporarily relieve minor muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, strains, sprains, and backaches. The two active ingredients work together as counter-irritants, producing a warming sensation that helps distract from pain signals.
Topical pain relief cream for minor muscle and joint aches combining two warming agents.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1485741
- Generic
- Camphor / Capsaicin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, bruises, and sprains. Commonly used for sore muscles, joint pain, and nerve-related discomfort.
Camphor acts as a counter-irritant creating a cooling followed by warming sensation, while capsaicin depletes substance P (a pain neurotransmitter) in nerve endings, reducing pain signal transmission to the brain.
For external use only. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mucous membranes. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Initial burning sensation is normal. Do not bandage tightly or use with heating pads. Stop use and consult a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist beyond 7 days.
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