Camphor / Capsaicin / Methyl Salicylate
This topical analgesic combines three active ingredients to provide temporary relief from minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Camphor creates a cooling sensation that distracts from pain, capsaicin depletes a neurotransmitter involved in pain signaling, and methyl salicylate provides anti-inflammatory effects. It is commonly used for arthritis, backaches, strains, sprains, and bruises.
A topical analgesic for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1440064
- Generic
- Camphor / Capsaicin / Methyl Salicylate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with muscles and joints, including arthritis, backache, strains, sprains, bruises, and sore muscles. May also be used for insect bites and itching.
This combination product works through multiple mechanisms: camphor provides a cooling sensation that acts as a counterirritant, capsaicin depletes substance P (a neurotransmitter involved in pain signaling) from nerve endings, and methyl salicylate is converted to salicylic acid which provides anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic effects when absorbed through the skin.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, broken or irritated skin. Do not bandage tightly or apply heat. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Discontinue use if excessive skin irritation, burning, or rash occurs. Not recommended for use in children without medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider if pain persists beyond 7-10 days or for use during pregnancy/breastfeeding.
Official drug label
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