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Advil Targeted Relief Cream
camphor/ capsaicin/ menthol/ methyl salicylate topical
Uses .
- [ camphor topical; capsaicin topical; menthol topical; methyl salicylate topical ]
- counterirritant for reducing muscle/joint pain
Dosing .
12 yo and older
- [ topical cream ]
- Dose: apply prn up to 4x/day; Info: avoid use on damaged, broken, or irritated skin; avoid occlusive dressings or heat
Formulations .
topical cream
- [active ingredients]
- camphor 3.1%; capsaicin 0.025%; menthol 10%; methyl salicylate 15%
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient ( capsaicin topical; camphor topical; menthol topical; methyl salicylate topical )
- aspirin triad ( methyl salicylate topical )
- asthma, ASA-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- asthma, NSAID-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- influenza (patients <19 yo) ( methyl salicylate topical )
- urticaria, ASA-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- urticaria, NSAID-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- varicella (patients <19 yo) ( methyl salicylate topical )
- viral infection (patients <19 yo) ( methyl salicylate topical )
- caution: asthma ( methyl salicylate topical )
- caution: nasal polyp ( methyl salicylate topical )
Drug Interactions .
Overview
camphor topical
antipruritic topical; antitussive topical
- None
capsaicin topical
analgesic topical
- None
menthol topical
analgesic topical; antitussive topical
- None
methyl salicylate topical
topical salicylate
- antiplatelet effects
- hyperuricemic effects
Contraindicated
Avoid/Use Alternative
Monitor/Modify Tx
Caution Advised
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- anaphylactoid reaction ( methyl salicylate topical )
- anaphylaxis ( methyl salicylate topical )
- angioedema ( methyl salicylate topical )
- bronchospasm ( methyl salicylate topical )
- burns, severe ( camphor topical ; menthol topical ; capsaicin topical ; methyl salicylate topical )
- hypersensitivity reaction ( menthol topical ; camphor topical )
- neurotoxicity ( capsaicin topical ; methyl salicylate topical )
- Reye syndrome ( methyl salicylate topical )
- salicylism ( methyl salicylate topical )
Common Reactions
- burning ( capsaicin topical ; methyl salicylate topical )
- erythema ( capsaicin topical ; methyl salicylate topical )
- hyperuricemia ( methyl salicylate topical )
- local irritation ( camphor topical ; methyl salicylate topical ; menthol topical )
- rash ( methyl salicylate topical )
- thermal hyperalgesia ( capsaicin topical ; methyl salicylate topical )