Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster Actions

• Actions of Camphor (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details
• Actions of Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details
• Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) pharmacology
• Actions of Methyl Salicylate (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details
• Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster reviews

Consists of Camphor, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate

Actions of Camphor (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details

Camphor (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) belongs to the class of medicines called rubefacients/antitussives. When applied to the skin, it increases blood flow and local temperature of the affected area which suppresses and temporarily relieves pain sensations. It also eases cough, nasal/throat irritation by moistening air passages when used along with steam.

Actions of Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details

Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) primarily activates the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin. Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster), after topical application, causes a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of 'cold' receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes. It may also yield analgesic properties via kappa-opioid receptor agonism.

Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) pharmacology

Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster)'s ability to chemically trigger cold-sensitive receptors in the skin is responsible for the well known cooling sensation that it provokes when inhalated, eaten, or applied to the skin. It should be noted that Menthol (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) does not cause an actual drop in temperature.

Actions of Methyl Salicylate (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) in details

Methyl Salicylate (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) is a topically applied pain-relieving cream that is greaseless, nonstaining and pleasant-smelling. Applied on the skin, it produces a warm sensation which penetrates deep down, providing lasting relief from pain, skin irritation or stiffness. Methyl Salicylate (Boots Medicated Pain Relief Plaster) is hypoallergenic and soothing.

References

1. DailyMed. "MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. EPA DSStox. "Methyl salicylate: DSSTox provides a high quality public chemistry resource for supporting improved predictive toxicology.". https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/ds... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. EPA Chemicals under the TSCA. "Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester: The Chemical Data Reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) contains chemical physical description and chemical use categories.". http://www.epa.gov/chemical-data-rep... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology