Best OTC Choices in Topical Analgesics
Some over-the-counter treatments provide relief from pain and discomfort with formulations of pharmaceutical ingredients applied to the skin. Here are Money’s picks for the best over-the-counter topical analgesics.
The selections were identified by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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Medication
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#4
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Aspercreme | Trolamine salicylate |
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#2
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Bengay Ultra Strength Cream | Camphor Menthol Methyl salicylate |
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#3
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Biofreeze Pain Relief Gel | Menthol |
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#7
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Blue-Emu Pain Relief Cream | Emu oil |
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#1
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Icy Hot Advanced Relief Pain Relief Cream | Camphor Menthol |
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#8
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Penetrex Pain Relief Cream | Arnica montana Methylsulfonylmethane |
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#6
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Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch | Camphor Menthol Methyl salicylate |
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#5
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Tiger Balm Extra Strength Pain Relieving Ointment | Camphor Menthol |
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Featured drugs are available without a prescription in the U.S. and may not be available with or without a prescription in other locations.
