Rheumatizen Cream is a topical preparation designed to provide fast and effective relief from minor musculoskeletal pain. This cream is based on a unique formula that combines three active ingredients known for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and muscle-soothing properties. The cream contains camphor (4g/100g), menthol (10g/100g), and methyl salicylate (30g/100g). This integrated combination provides a cooling and warming sensation, along with an anti-inflammatory effect, making it ideal for relieving pain associated with arthritis, minor backache, tension, sprains, and muscle strains.
Active Ingredients in Rheumatizen Cream
The power of Rheumatizen Cream lies in the synergistic effect of the following main active ingredients:
Camphor: 4g/100g Camphor is a natural compound with a pungent odor and produces a cooling sensation followed by a warming sensation when applied to the skin. It acts as a mild topical analgesic and helps disperse pain.
Menthol: 10g/100g. Menthol is an organic compound extracted from peppermint oil and has a strong cooling effect on the skin. It provides a cooling sensation that helps relieve itching and pain. It may also help relax tense muscles.
Methyl Salicylate: 30g/100g. Methyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin. When applied topically, it is absorbed through the skin and converted to salicylic acid, which acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which contribute to the production of substances that cause inflammation and pain.
How Rheumatizen Cream Works
The active ingredients in Rheumatizen Cream work through multiple mechanisms to provide localized relief from pain and inflammation:
Anti-irritant and analgesic effect of camphor and menthol: Camphor and menthol exert a counter-irritant effect on sensory nerve endings in the skin, dissipating the sensation of pain. Menthol provides a cooling sensation, while camphor provides a subsequent warming sensation. These contrasting sensations help reduce the overall perception of pain.
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of methyl salicylate: Methyl salicylate is absorbed through the skin and converted to salicylic acid, which acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting COX enzymes responsible for the production of prostaglandins, substances that cause pain and inflammation.
This combination of effects provides comprehensive relief from minor muscle and joint pain.
Indications for Use of Rheumatizen Cream
Rheumatizen Cream is widely used for the topical relief of pain and aches and pains affecting the musculoskeletal system, including:
Muscle pain resulting from stress or exercise: Helps relieve pain and stiffness after intense physical exertion.
Joint pain associated with arthritis: Such as osteoarthritis of the knees or hands, to relieve localized pain and stiffness.
Mild back pain: Especially that resulting from muscle strain or poor posture.
Pain resulting from strains and sprains: In muscles and ligaments after minor injuries.
Neck and shoulder pain: Resulting from tension or stress.