Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate
About
Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, and nerves. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain).
Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is a combination drug containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.
Take Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate as instructed by your doctor. You may experience rashes, redness, itching, and skin irritation. Most of these side effects of Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Before taking Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate on the injured skin.
Uses of Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate
Medicinal Benefits
Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is a pain reliever which is primarily used for pain relief. It is a combination of medicine used to relieve minor joint or muscle pain. Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate containing three medicines including camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. Camphor is a mild pain reliever which gives relieves the pain. Methyl salicylate and Menthol are topical analgesics (applied directly to relieve pain). They work initially by cooling the skin, followed by warming it up. This action helps in improving blood circulation and provides relief from pain.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate
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Rashes
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Redness
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Itching
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Skin irritation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is for external use only. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. This Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate may cause harm if swallowed. Call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area. Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise. If signs get worse or last more than 7 days, inform the doctor. Before taking Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate inform your doctor if you have any type of allergy with Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to this medicine or taking any other medication. Do not use Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate topical on a baby or young child without a doctor's recommendation. Do not put Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate on the injured skin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate may interact with a blood thinner (anisindione, dicumarol, warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions found.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
not applicableNo interactions were found/established.
Pregnancy
cautionThis Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant because the Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate contains methyl salicylate and menthol. Hence, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorSafety for the use of Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate in lactation is not known. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may recommend this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
not applicableCamphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
unsafeIf you have liver problems, please consult your doctor before using Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have kidney problems, please consult your doctor before using Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate.
Children
cautionCamphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor if you have concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
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Avoid using a heating pad or other heating devices on the cured area.
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Do not use it before or after a bath, shower, or heavy exercise.
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Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
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In the chronic conditions of arthritis or joint pain, try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids with a minimum level of chemicals called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
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Your sitting posture is important, especially when have pain and inflammation condition. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Musculoskeletal pain: It refers to pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. This pain occurs in just one area of the body, like your back. You can also have it all over your body if you have a widespread situation like fibromyalgia (extreme muscle pain). The pain can vary from mild to severe sufficient to affect your day-to-day life. It may start unexpectedly and be short-lived, which is known as acute pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 to 6 months is known as chronic pain.
Joint pain: Pain or inflammation occurs in any part of the joint. Joint pain can be minor, causing pain only after certain activities, or it can be severe, making even limited movement, mainly bearing weight, extremely painful.
FAQs
Yes, Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate contains camphor which releases hydrocarbon gases that will burn and release flame.
No, use of Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate is contraindicated on the broken or cut wound skin. It should be only applied topically on the uppermost skin surfaces (epidermis). It should not be applied in the nostrils, vagina, or anus.
This Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate may cause harm if swallowed. If methyl salicylate, menthol, and camphor is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. Do not use Camphor+menthol+methyl Salicylate just before or after a bath, shower or heavy exercise.
Store in a dry and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Do not freeze.
