Camphor / Methylnicotinate
Camphor/Methylnicotinate is a topical combination medication used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains in muscles and joints. Camphor provides a cooling sensation and mild analgesic effect, while methylnicotinate increases local blood flow to the affected area. This over-the-counter treatment is commonly used by adults and children for conditions such as muscle strains, backache, and arthritis.
A topical analgesic combining camphor and methylnicotinate for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1009051
- Generic
- Camphor / Methylnicotinate
- 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 muscle strains, backache, arthritis, and simple back pain. Often found in over-the-counter topical analgesic products.
Camphor acts as a counterirritant, producing a cooling sensation that distracts from pain, while methylnicotinate is a vasodilator that increases blood flow to the skin surface, creating a warming sensation and potentially helping to soothe sore tissues.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin. Do not apply to wounds or bandages. Discontinue use if excessive skin irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest.
Official drug label
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