methylsalicylate/menthol/camphor topical (Muscle Rub, Air Salonpas, Bengay Ultra Strength Cream, Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch, Flexall Ultra Plus)
Classes: Analgesics, Other Combos; Analgesics, Topical
Dosing and uses of Muscle Rub, Air Salonpas (methylsalicylate/menthol/camphor topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
methylsalicylate/menthol/camphor
topical spray
- 1.75%/3.2%/3%
topical cream/geL
- 10%/16%/3.1%
- 30%/10%/4%
topical patch
- 6.3%/5.7%/1.2%
Analgesia for Minor Muscle/Joint Pain
Apply liberal amount topically to affected area and massage
Apply patch to affected area
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety and efficacy not established
Muscle Rub, Air Salonpas (methylsalicylate/menthol/camphor topical) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Stinging/burning/tingling sensation of skin
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Severe renal impairment
Cautions
Topical use only
Avoid eyes
Avoid using over large surface area or for prolonged duration, particularly in young children (risk of salicylism)
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of healthcare professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Muscle Rub, Air Salonpas (methylsalicylate/menthol/camphor topical)
Mechanism of action
Anti-inflammatory, analgesia, local anesthesia