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INTRODUCTION
MYOLAXIN OINTMENT is combination of Camphor, Capsaicin, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, and Methyl Salicylate that belong to the group of medicines called Analgesics. It is used to provide instant relief and long-term analgesia for neuropathic pain.
Neuropathic pain is a shooting or burning pain that is triggered even by naturally non-painful stimuli due to damage to or disease of the nerves or nervous system. It is a symptom of certain underlying disorders involving the nervous system.
MYOLAXIN OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you are allergic to capsaicin or to any other ingredients of this medicine. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of hepatic, renal, or cardiac impairment. MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used cautiously if you have asthma.
In pregnant and breastfeeding women, MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution.MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should not be used by children.MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before using it.
The common side effects associated with the use of MYOLAXIN OINTMENT are burning sensations at the site of application. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms persist or worsen.
USES OF MYOLAXIN OINTMENT
- Provides instant relief and long-term analgesia for neuropathic pain
HOW MYOLAXIN OINTMENT WORKS
Camphor works by activating certain heat-sensitive receptors, thereby exciting and desensitizing sensory nerves, providing pain relief, whereas capsaicin works by reducing the secretion of substances that cause inflammation. It also causes defunctionalisation of nerve fibers that carry pain stimuli to the brain.
Eucalyptus oil works by minimizing the inflammation-causing agents, thereby relieving the associated pain. Menthol works by blocking certain opioid receptors that are responsible for causing pain. Methylsalicylate sodium alters the pain transmission in the sensory nerves by causing counter-irritation at the nerve endings at the site of application.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always apply MYOLAXIN OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. It should be rubbed gently over the skin until the cream is no longer visible at the site of application. Wash your hands immediately after applying it.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MYOLAXIN OINTMENT
COMMON
- burning sensation
RARE
- irritation to eyes nose and throat
- runny nose
- cough
- sneezing
- breathlessness or worsening of asthma
- itching
- stinging
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Application Site Reactions
Keep cool things on the affected skin such as damp towel. Take cool or warm baths or showers. Try using unperfumed moisturisers or emollients. Prefer wearing loose cotton clothing. Avoid direct heat, sunlight, or humid conditions. Try to cover affected area in cold weather. Apply ice packs on the affected skin.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution if you are pregnant or planning to have baby. Consult your doctor before use.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before use.
KIDNEY
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patient with history of renal impairment. Consult your doctor before using it.
LIVER
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patient with history of hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before using it.
ALLERGY
ContraindicatedMYOLAXIN OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Capsaicin or to any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before using it.
LUNGS
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patient with asthma. Consult your doctor before using it.
HEART DISEASE
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patient with history of cardiac impairment. Consult your doctor before using it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
ContraindicatedMYOLAXIN OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children. Consult your doctor before using it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with CautionMYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution by elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before using it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally applies too much of MYOLAXIN OINTMENT, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital if you experience burning sensation.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Camphor, Capsaicin, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Analgesics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Relieve neuropathic pain |
| Dosage Forms | : | Gel, Ointment |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children
- Store MYOLAXIN OINTMENT at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT MYOLAXIN OINTMENT
Q: What is MYOLAXIN OINTMENT used for?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT is used to provide instant relief and long-term analgesia for neuropathic pain, which is a shooting or burning pain that is triggered even by naturally non-painful stimuli due to damage to or disease of the nerves or nervous system. It is a symptom of certain underlying nervous system disorders. Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: What happens if you take more MYOLAXIN OINTMENT than your required dose?
A: If you or anyone else accidentally applies too much of MYOLAXIN OINTMENT, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital if you experience burning sensation.
Q: What side effects are seen with MYOLAXIN OINTMENT?
A: The most common side effects of using MYOLAXIN OINTMENT are burning sensations at the site of application.If any of the symptoms persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
Q: How does MYOLAXIN OINTMENT work?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT helps in relieving pain associated with nerve damage, where camphor works by activating certain heat-sensitive receptors, thereby exciting and desensitizing sensory nerves and providing pain relief, whereas capsaicin works by reducing the secretion of substances that cause inflammation. It also causes defunctionalisation of nerve fibers that carry pain stimuli to the brain.
Eucalyptus oil works by minimizing the inflammation-causing agents, thereby relieving the associated pain. Menthol works by blocking certain opioid receptors that are responsible for causing pain. Methylsalicylate sodium alters the pain transmission in the sensory nerves by causing counter-irritation at the nerve endings at the site of application.
Q: Who should avoid using MYOLAXIN OINTMENT?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you are allergic to capsaicin or to any other ingredients of this medicine. This medicine is not recommended to treat children. Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: Is MYOLAXIN OINTMENT safe for use in liver patients?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with a history of hepatic impairment (complete or partial loss of liver function). Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: Is MYOLAXIN OINTMENT safe for use in kidney patients?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with a history of renal impairment (complete or partial loss of kidney function). Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: Is MYOLAXIN OINTMENT safe for use by heart patients?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with a history of cardiac impairment (complete or partial loss of heart function). Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: Is it safe to use MYOLAXIN OINTMENT in lung patients?
A: MYOLAXIN OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with asthma. This is because it may worsen asthma if its vapors are breathed in. Consult your doctor before using it.
Q: How to use MYOLAXIN OINTMENT
A: Always apply MYOLAXIN OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. It should be rubbed gently over the skin until the cream is no longer visible at the site of application. Wash your hands immediately after applying MYOLAXIN OINTMENT.
REFERENCES
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2. Mart van Laar, Joseph V Pergolizzi, Jr, Hans-Ulrich Mellinghoff, Ignacio Morón Merchante, Srinivas Nalamachu, Joanne O'Brien, Serge Perrot, Robert B Raffa. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Centre for Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. December 2012. [Assessed on 28th September 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527878/
3. Zachary A. Marcum, Nakia A. Duncan, PharmD, Una E. Makris. Pharmacotherapies in Geriatric Chronic Pain Management. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Centre for Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. November 2016. [Assessed on 28th September 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5123672/
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Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R, BDS
Last updated on 16 Mar 2023 | 03:07 PM(IST)
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