Bengay ointment is a local irritant that has a pronounced analgesic effect. Applying this drug to the skin allows you to increase blood flow and relax the muscles. In addition, "Bengey" ointment, the price of which is about one hundred and fifty rubles, contributes to the faster elimination of the so-called metabolic products (for example, lactic acid). In addition, this analgesic, which belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs, provides easier tolerance of physical activity and makes it possible to increase their duration.
Features of the release form and composition
Produced analgesic ointment "Bengay" in the form of a white cream with a characteristic odor. The main ingredients in this preparation are substances such as methyl salicylate and racementhol.
Stearic acid, trolamine, sorbitan trioleate, purified water, anhydrous lanolin, sorbitan tristearate and glyceryl monostearate act as auxiliary elements. As for the specifics of the action of the active components present in the composition, for example, racementol helps to reduce pain and dilate blood vessels due to a pronounced irritating effect. In addition, this substance causes a slight feeling of cooling and tingling. Methyl salicylate, which is an analgesic, reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins and blocks the action of cyclooxygenase. In addition, this component improves microcirculation, normalizes capillary permeability, relieves infiltration and swelling of inflamed areas.
Area of use
The manufacturer mainly recommends using the Bengey anesthetic ointment to eliminate pain in the lumbar region, as well as in case of myalgia after a variety of physical exertion (including after playing sports). Also, this analgesic drug is indicated for use to reduce stiffness in sprains and injuries. In addition, the pain-relieving ointment "Bengay" is good for pain in the joints and muscles.
List of contraindications for prescription
Use this analgesic is strictly prohibited in case of established individual intolerance to methyl salicylate or racementol. If you are hypersensitive to any of the auxiliary components, you should also refrainfrom the use of the anesthetic drug "Bengay". Ointment instruction does not recommend using in case of violation of the integrity of the skin directly at the site of its application, as well as in various inflammatory skin diseases. In addition, this remedy should not be used by children under the age of twelve and women in the third trimester of pregnancy. With great care, use this ointment while breastfeeding a newborn baby and if a person has intolerance to salicylates.
