What is Muscle Rub used for?
Muscle Rub is used for the treatment of minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (such as arthritis, backache, and sprains). Menthol and methyl salicylate are known as counterirritants. They work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm.
Muscle Rub Ingredients
It contains Menthol and methyl salicylate as active ingredients.
How does Muscle Rub work?
It contains Menthol and methyl salicylate are known as counterirritants and they both work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm. These sensations on your skin help divert attention from the deeper aches and pains in your muscles, joints, and tendons.
How to use muscle rub
- Apply a thin layer of muscle rub to the affected area, limiting use to 3 to 4 times daily.
- Rub in the rub gently and thoroughly.
- After applying the muscle rub wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands.
- If treating the hands, wait at least 30 minutes after applying the muscle rub to wash your hands.
Muscle Rub Side Effects
- Blistering/severe/redness, swelling at the application site
- Increased/unusual pain at the application site
- Nausea
- vomiting
- Ringing in the ears
How long Does Muscle Rub last
Muscle rub continues to work for at least a couple of hours
Where can you buy Muscle Rub in Nigeria?
You can buy Muscle Rub online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.