Products The original horse balms are, for example, “Strong Green Ointment ad. us. vet.” or “Green Gel ad. us. vet.” In the past, these veterinary medicines were also used in humans, an application for which they are not approved and which is not without problems. We recommend not to use these veterinary medicines in humans … Horse Balm
Stem plant Ericaceae, American periwinkle. Medicinal drug Gaultheriae folium – wintergreen leaves. Ingredients Wintergreen oil (Gaultheriae aetheroleum): methyl salicylate. Indications for use See under methyl salicylate Detailed information.
Definition Esters are organic compounds formed by the reaction of an alcohol or phenol and an acid such as a carboxylic acid. The condensation reaction releases a water molecule. The general formula of esters is: esters can also be formed with thiols (thioesters), with other organic acids, and with inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid … Ester
Ingredients Camphor Effects Camphor ointment is circulatory and analgesic. Application For external use in muscle, joint or rheumatic pain. For colds and flu, in nasal ointments and cold balms. Production in the pharmacy In a well-equipped pharmacy, camphor ointment PH can be prepared, the prescription can be found in the Pharmacopoea Helvetica. Products Pure camphor … Camphor Ointment
Products Coca leaves are considered narcotics in many countries and are subject to more stringent prescription requirements. However, unlike other psychotropic medicinal drugs, they are not banned. Old pharmacopoeias still mention the leaves and preparations made from them. The sweet drink Coca-Cola contains an extract of coca leaves, but today without cocaine. Stem plant The … Coca Leaves
Products Various heat patches and heat wraps are on the market in many countries. Some products are registered as medicines, while others are marketed as medical devices. Ingredients Some heat patches contain a capsicum extract obtained from the dried, ripe fruits of -species (cayenne pepper, “hot chili”). The extract’s ingredients include capsaicinoids such as capsaicin. … Heat Patch
Products Methyl salicylate is commercially available in the form of ointments, gels, baths, and liniments, for example, also in horse balm and Perskindol. The products are usually combination preparations with several active ingredients. Some remedies contain wintergreen oil. Structure and properties Methyl salicylate (C8H8O3, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a colorless to faint yellow … Methyl Salicylate
Products Pain gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties Gels consist of gelled liquids. They are made with suitable swelling agents (gelling agents). These include, for example, celluloses and starches. The pharmacopoeia distinguishes between hydrophilic gels and lipophilic gels with a fat content (emgels, lipogels). Active ingredients … Pain Gels
Products Pain plasters are available as self-adhesive pads in various sizes and compositions at pharmacies and drugstores. Some are approved as medicines, while others are approved as medical devices. In many countries, well-known brands include Flector, Flector Plus, Olfen, ABC, Perskindol, and Isola, for example. This article refers primarily to products approved for self-medication and … Pain Patch
