Bengay
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Bengay, spelled Ben-Gay prior to 1995, is an analgesic heat rub used to relieve muscle and joint pain. It was developed in France by Dr. Jules Bengué, and brought to America in 1898. The name Bengué was anglicized to Bengay. It was originally produced by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare which was later acquired by Johnson & Johnson.
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[edit] Active ingredients
The active ingredients vary by the version of the product.
- Bengay: Original contains 15% Methyl Salicylate and 10% Menthol
- Bengay: Muscle Pain/Ultra Strength contains 30% Methyl Salicylate, 10% Menthol, and 4% Camphor.
- Bengay: Ice Extra Strength contains 10% Menthol.
- Bengay: Muscle Pain/No Odor contains 15% Triethanolamine Salicylate.
- Bengay: Arthritis Extra Strength 30% Methyl Salicylate and 8% Menthol.
Methyl salicylate can be toxic if the cream is used in excess.[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Sports cream warnings urged after teen's death". Associated Press. 13 June 2007. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19208195/. Retrieved 2009-06-28.
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