
|Articles|February 8, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: PainBloc
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
PainBloc inhibits joint pain from arthritis at the source.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: PainBloc
Indication: Relieving arthritis pain, bruises, and sprains.
Insight:
- PainBloc is an OTC topical product that inhibits joint pain at the source and deactivates certain receptors.
- Active ingredients: Capsaicin 0.25% topical analgesic.
- Do not apply to wounds.
- When applying, a temporary burn pain may occur, which is normal.
- When applied, wait 30 minutes before washing it off.
- Apply to the affected area until visibly moist.
- Inactive ingredients include alcohol, diethylene glycol, monoethyl ether, hyaluronate sodium, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, and water.
- Manufacturer: Vizuri Health Sciences
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