Biofreeze, a topical analgesic containing menthol, is an easily accessible gel, with no known serious negative side effects. If the application of Biofreeze can reduce the pain and dysfunction associated with knee OA, it could be an effective treatment for patients.
Biofreeze, a menthol product, is available in gel, liquid, and spray form, and can be applied to areas of continued pain. Commonly dispensed by physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists for an assortment of symptoms, Biofreeze seems to work well for neuropathy.
Biofreeze therapy works similarly to ice in reducing inflammation and improving circulation, but offers more powerful, comfortable, convenient, and long-lasting pain relief.
Topical herbal gels such as Biofreeze and Cryoderm can be soothing. If patients use these modalities twice a day, they can have an antiinflammatory effect. For most patients, these products will provide improvement of heel pain for only an hour.
Anti-inflammatory gels are likely to provide pain relief for conditions that are close to the surface of the skin. Voltaren Osteo 12 Hourly Gel is likely to be the most effective due to it's high concentration of anti-inflammatory agent.
BioFreeze is an analgesic that relieves pain through a menthol-induced cooling process. Unlike medications and surgical procedures, it relieves pain naturally for conditions such as overworked muscles, chronic back pain, or arthritis.
A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with Biofreeze. Biofreeze is in the drug class topical rubefacient. Biofreeze is used to treat Pain.
Applies easily and penetrates quickly to relieve aches and pains related to sore muscles and joints, strains, sprains, and bruises. Over-the-counter pain medication is now available for FSA and HSA reimbursement without a prescription.
The results? Biofreeze reduced hand and wrist pain by 31%. In addition, the reduction in pain lasted at least 3 hours, with participants reporting that the pain-reducing effects lasted even beyond the cooling effect on the skin.
Biofreeze side effectssevere burning, stinging, redness, or irritation after using this medicine; or. pain, swelling, or blistering where the medicine was applied.
Keep out of reach of children:
| Active Ingredient/Active Moiety |
| Ingredient Name | Basis of Strength | Strength |
|---|
| MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) | MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM | 105 mg in 1 mL |
No interactions were found between Biofreeze and ibuprofen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Patients can apply Biofreeze up to four times a day. William McCann, DPM, says Biofreeze is part of the standard treatment for such conditions as capsulitis, bursitis, neuromas, tendonitis, synovitis, bunion pain, gout and neuropathy in his Concord, N.H. office.
Examples include Icy Hot and Biofreeze. Anesthetics. Topical anesthetics such as lidocaine produce a numb sensation to reduce pain. Lidocaine is available in the form of a cream, gel, spray or patch.