Trolamine Salicylates Topicals (Aspercreme, BenGay, Sportscreme)
Trolamine salicylate topical cream products like Aspercreme, BenGay and Sportscreme contain trolamine salicylate, a chemical similar to aspirin. The FDA lists these drugs as safe, but not necessarily effective for pain relief. Trolamine salicylates are available over-the-counter. The makers claim salicylates seep into the skin to help relieve arthritis pain.
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Arthritis Cream - Top Arthritis Cream Products
Arthritis creams can be effective for soothing minor arthritis and muscle pain.
Methyl salicylate overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of methyl salicylate.
Rub on skin creams for injuries: real relief or just quackery?
Can something that you rub on your skin really help your muscles and joints? Although these rub-on skin creams often smell and feel good to athletes, skin cream critics claim that not enough of a skin cream's active ingredient (usually trolamine salicylate) can actually work its way through the skin to reach deeper areas, from Sports Injury Bulletin.
