Ben-Gay
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Ben-Gay, more recently spelled Bengay, is an analgesic heat rub used to relieve muscle and joint pain. It was developed in France by Dr. Jules Bengue, and brought to America in 1898. It is now produced by Pfizer.
[edit] Active Ingredients
The active ingredients vary by the version of the product.
- "Bengay: Original" contains 15% Methyl Salicylate and 10% Menthol
- "Bengay: Muscle Pain/Ultra Strength" contains 30% Methyl Salicylate, 10% Menthol, and 4% Camphor.
- "Bengay: Ice Extra Strength" contain 10% menthol.
- "Bengay: Muscle Pain/No Odour" contains 15% Triethanolamine Salicylate.
- "Bengay: Arthritis Extra Strength" 30% Methyl Salicylate and 8% Menthol.
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