Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub topical

Generic name: Camphor, Menthol, And Methyl Salicylate (topical)
Drug class: Topical rubefacient

Usage of Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub topical

Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub (for the skin) is a combination product that is used for temporary relief of minor pain caused by arthritis, muscle cramps, sprains or strains, bruising, or backache.

Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, irritation, pain, swelling, rash, or blistering where the medicine was applied.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub topical

You should not use Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub if you are allergic to it, or to salicylates such as aspirin, Nuprin Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others.

The skin patch may contain latex and could be harmful if you have a latex allergy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the skin patch is safe to use.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

a heart disease;

stomach bleeding;

redness over the areas where you have minor pain; or

kidney disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine on a child.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you breastfeed, avoid applying this medicine to your nipple area.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub topical

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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