Benzyl Nicotinate

Products

Benzyl nicotinate is found in creams, baths and emulsions, among other products.

Structure and properties

Benzyl nicotinate (C₁₃H₁₁NO₂, M_r = 213.2 g/mol) is the benzyl ester of nicotinic acid.

Effects

Benzyl nicotinate has circulatory and warming properties.

Indications

Drug indications include:

• Rheumatic complaints, soft tissue rheumatism.
• Painful, inflammatory, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine or intervertebral discs.
• Muscle tension, movement pain, lumbago, stiff neck, sciatica.

Dosage

According to the package leaflet. After use, hands should be washed with soap and water.

Contraindications

For complete precautions, see the drug label.

Adverse effects

Adverse effects may include skin irritation and hypersensitivity reactions.