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Bengay Ultra Strength Cream
methyl salicylate/ camphor/ menthol topical
Uses .
- [ camphor 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
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient ( methyl salicylate topical; topical counterirritants )
- aspirin triad ( methyl salicylate topical )
- asthma, ASA-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- asthma, NSAID-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- influenza (pts <20 yo) ( methyl salicylate topical )
- urticaria, ASA-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- urticaria, NSAID-induced ( methyl salicylate topical )
- varicella (pts <20 yo) ( methyl salicylate topical )
- viral infection, febrile (pts <20 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
menthol topical
analgesic topical; antitussive topical
- None
methyl salicylate topical
topical salicylate
- antiplatelet effects
- hyperuricemic effects
Contraindicated
- varicella vaccine, live
Avoid/Use Alternative
- enoxaparin
- fondaparinux
- ibuprofen
- indomethacin
- meclofenamate
- piroxicam
Monitor/Modify Tx
- abrocitinib
- acalabrutinib
- ado-trastuzumab emtansine
- afatinib
- alteplase
- anacaulase topical
- antithrombin
- apixaban
- asparaginase
- aspirin
- avapritinib
- axitinib
- bevacizumab
- binimetinib
- bivalirudin
- brentuximab vedotin
- bromelain
- bromfenac ophthalmic
- cabazitaxel
- cabozantinib
- calaspargase
- cangrelor
- caplacizumab
- carfilzomib
- celecoxib
- cilostazol
- citalopram
- clopidogrel
- collagenase clostridium histolyticum
- cysteamine
- dabigatran
- dalteparin
- danshen
- desvenlafaxine
- deuruxolitinib
- diclofenac
- diclofenac ophthalmic
- diclofenac topical
- diflunisal
- dimethyl fumarate
- diosmin
- dipyridamole
- diroximel fumarate
- duloxetine
- edoxaban
- encorafenib
- epoprostenol
- eptifibatide
- erlotinib
- escitalopram
- etodolac
- evening primrose oil
- fenoprofen
- fenugreek
- fluoxetine
- flurbiprofen
- flurbiprofen ophthalmic
- fluvoxamine
- fruquintinib
- garlic
- gefitinib
- gemtuzumab ozogamicin
- ginkgo
- heparin
- hydrocortisone
- ibrutinib
- ibuprofen lysine
- icosapent ethyl
- imatinib
- ketoprofen
- ketorolac
- ketorolac ophthalmic
- lenvatinib
- levomilnacipran
- lifileucel
- magnesium salicylate
- mefenamic acid
- meloxicam
- methotrexate
- milnacipran
- mitotane
- monomethyl fumarate
- mycophenolate mofetil
- mycophenolic acid
- nabumetone
- naproxen
- nattokinase
- nepafenac ophthalmic
- nilotinib
- nintedanib
- nusinersen
- omega-3-acid
- oxaliplatin
- oxaprozin
- pacritinib
- paroxetine
- pazopanib
- pegaspargase
- penicillin G
- pentosan polysulfate sodium
- piperacillin
- pirtobrutinib
- plasminogen, human
- ponatinib
- porfimer
- pralsetinib
- prasugrel
- probenecid
- ramucirumab
- ranibizumab
- regorafenib
- resveratrol
- reteplase
- revakinagene taroretcel
- rivaroxaban
- saw palmetto
- selpercatinib
- selumetinib
- sertraline
- sirolimus albumin-bound
- sorafenib
- sotatercept
- sulindac
- sunitinib
- tenecteplase
- ticagrelor
- tipranavir
- tirofiban
- tisotumab vedotin
- tivozanib
- tolmetin
- tovorafenib
- trametinib
- trazodone
- treprostinil
- upadacitinib
- vadadustat
- valproic acid
- vandetanib
- venlafaxine
- vilazodone
- vinpocetine
- vorapaxar
- vortioxetine
- warfarin
- willow bark
- zanubrutinib
- ziv-aflibercept
Caution Advised
- bismuth subsalicylate
- salicylic acid topical
- salsalate
- trolamine salicylate topical
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- anaphylactoid rxn ( methyl salicylate topical )
- anaphylaxis ( methyl salicylate topical )
- angioedema ( methyl salicylate topical )
- burns, severe ( topical counterirritants ; methyl salicylate topical )
- bronchospasm ( methyl salicylate topical )
- hypersensitivity rxn ( topical counterirritants )
- neurotoxicity ( methyl salicylate topical )
- Reye syndrome ( methyl salicylate topical )
- salicylism ( methyl salicylate topical )
Common Reactions
- burning ( methyl salicylate topical )
- erythema ( methyl salicylate topical )
- hyperuricemia ( methyl salicylate topical )
- local irritation ( topical counterirritants ; methyl salicylate topical )
- rash ( methyl salicylate topical )
- thermal hyperalgesia ( methyl salicylate topical )
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
may use during pregnancy; no human data available, though risk of fetal harm not expected based on minimal systemic absorption
Lactation
Clinical Summary
may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on minimal systemic absorption in breastfeeding pts
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: combination; see individual drugs
Excretion: combination; see individual drugs
Subclass: Analgesics, Local ; Osteoarthritis, Local Agents
Mechanism of Action: combination; see individual drugs
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