Английская Википедия:Bengay

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:About Шаблон:Infobox brand Bengay, spelled Ben-Gay before 1995, is a topical analgesic heat rub for temporary relief from muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, bruises, simple backaches, overuse, sprains and strains.[1]

Overview

Bengay was developed in France by Dr. Jules Bengué (Шаблон:IPA-fr) and brought to North America in 1898. The name Bengué was Anglicized and commercialized to Ben-Gay (later Bengay). It was originally produced by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, which was acquired by Johnson & Johnson. The product is advised to be used topically for adults and children 12 years of age and older, and no more than 3 to 4 times daily.[2] The manufacturer recommends storing it between Шаблон:Convert.[2]

According to a study published by MIT Technology Review, the exact mechanism of its efficacy is not known. However, evidence indicates that it activates a neuron named TRPM8, which appears to keep minor pain signals in the brain from communicating with the spine.[3]

Hazards

Bengay and similar products, such as Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin and Icy Hot, variously contain menthol, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), and capsaicin as active ingredients and have a potential to cause first-to-third-degree chemical burns.[4][5] Some people have been hospitalized after receiving such burns.[4]

Methyl salicylate can also be toxic when excessively large doses many multiples of the recommended amount are administered,[6][7] a rarity.[7]

In October 2007 in the United States, a teenage athlete overdosed and died from overexposure to methyl salicylate,[6][7] having "more than six times the safe amount of the ingredient in her body."[6]

Active ingredients

Active ingredients vary by product version, including:

  • Bengay: Original – 18.3% methyl salicylate and 16% menthol.[8]
  • Bengay: Muscle Pain/Ultra Strength – 30% methyl salicylate, 10% menthol, and 4% camphor.[8]
  • Bengay: Ice Extra Strength – 10% menthol.
  • Bengay: Muscle Pain/No Odor – 15% triethanolamine salicylate.
  • Bengay: Arthritis Extra Strength – 30% methyl salicylate and 8% menthol.[8]

Other uses

Bengay can be used to remove chewing gum from clothing, as the methyl salicylate serves to loosen and diffuse the gum base.[9][10]

See also

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References

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Further reading

External links

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