IcyHot

IcyHot refers to a number of topical rubefacient heat rubs meant for relieving pains such as arthritis, backache, muscle strains, sprains, and cramps. These preparations contain methanol, sometimes with either camphor or oil of wintergreen.^[1] IcyHot, produced and marketed by Chattem, now a subsidiary of Sanofi, is known for its dual action pain relief, claiming it is "Icy to dull the pain, and hot to relax it away".^[2] It comes in cream, a balm, a Chill Stick, and 8 cm x 12 cm patches. IcyHot is available in many different forms, including a cream, spray, sleeve and a "Power Gel". Although IcyHot does make its user feel heat and cold, IcyHot does not actually heat or chill the area to which it is applied. Instead, IcyHot stimulates nerve receptors, causing the user to first feel cool, and then feel heat. The main ingredient is menthol 10% (in the cream) which acts as a topical analgesic.^[3]

Notes

1. "Icy Hot: Professionals". IcyHot. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
2. Icy Hot Products
3. Icy Hot - Chempedia

References

• Icy Hot Ointment. South African Electronic Package Inserts. February 2006.

External links

• IcyHot Website
• IcyHot Recall Information