Camphor

Products Camphor is available in many countries mainly in medicinal products for external use such as ointments, bath additives and inhalation solutions, and is often combined with other active ingredients and essential oils. It is further used in the preparation of numerous magistral formulations such as camphor spirit, camphor oil, camphor ointment and Rüedi nasal … Camphor

Methyl Nicotinate

Structure and properties Methyl nicotinate (C7H7NO2, Mr = 137.14 g/mol) is a methyl ester of nicotinic acid. Effects Methyl nicotinate has hyperemicifying properties. Indications In combination: 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.

Ethyl Nicotinate

Structure and properties Ethyl nicotinate (C8H9NO2, Mr = 151.2 g/mol) is the ethyl ester of nicotinic acid. Effects Ethyl nicotinate is a circulatory stimulant, skin irritant, and warming agent. Indications In combination: Rheumatic complaints, soft tissue rheumatism. Painful, inflammatory, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine or intervertebral discs. Muscle tension, … Ethyl Nicotinate

Benzyl Nicotinate

Products Benzyl nicotinate is found in creams, baths and emulsions, among other products. Structure and properties Benzyl nicotinate (C13H11NO2, Mr = 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, … Benzyl Nicotinate

Nonivamide

Products Nonivamide was included among other active ingredients in Histalgan liniment (off label). Structure and properties Nonivamide (C17H27NO3, Mr = 293.4 g/mol) or pseudocapsaicin is an analog of capsaicin. It is also referred to as synthetic capsaicin. Effects Nonivamide (ATC M02AC) has hyperemicidal, skin irritant, and analgesic properties. Indications For the treatment of pain and … Nonivamide

Histamine Neurotransmitter

Structure and properties Histamine (C5H10N3, Mr = 111.15 g/mol) is a biogenic amine (decarboxylated histidine). It is formed by L-histidine decarboxylase and plays a central role as a mediator in allergic reactions and in the immune system. It is found in mast cells, basophils, platelets and some neurons, where it is stored in vesicles and … Histamine Neurotransmitter