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Pain Relief Ointment
Pain Relief Ointment provides topical analgesia by delivering active ingredients through the skin to reduce localized pain and inflammation.
Pain Relief Ointment provides topical analgesia by delivering active ingredients through the skin to reduce localized pain and inflammation. Used for Localized musculoskeletal pain and minor aches, Arthritis pain relief.
At a glance
| Generic name | Pain Relief Ointment |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Neosporin® Plus Pain relief Ointment |
| Sponsor | Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide |
| Drug class | Topical analgesic |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Topical pain relief ointments typically contain analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory agents (such as menthol, camphor, salicylates, or NSAIDs) that penetrate the skin to desensitize nerve endings and reduce inflammatory mediators in the affected tissue. The exact active ingredients and their concentrations determine the specific mechanism, but the general approach is local delivery to avoid systemic exposure while providing targeted pain relief.
Approved indications
- Localized musculoskeletal pain and minor aches
- Arthritis pain relief
Common side effects
- Skin irritation or rash
- Burning or stinging sensation at application site
- Allergic contact dermatitis
Key clinical trials
- Nitroglycerin Ointment for Pain Relief After Endoscopic Hemorrhoid Band Ligation (PHASE4)
- Acupuncture Relief for Chronic Neck Pain (NA)
- Study of Compound Nanxing Zhitong Ointment in the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Musculoskeletal System
- Acupoint Application With Yanqing Zhitong Ointment for Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain (NA)
- Efficacy and Safety of GTN vs. Nifedipine in Acute Anal Fissure: A Clinical Trial (PHASE4)
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling, Ischemic Compression, and Cross Taping on Masseter Myofascial Pain (NA)
- TCM Conservative Treatment for the Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (NA)
- Efficacy of Polyethylene Glycol vs Lactulose With Isabgol in Acute Fissure-in-Ano: PEGASIS Trial (PHASE2, PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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