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Topical Pain Relievers May Cause Burns
FDA is warning that some consumers have reported receiving serious skin injuries while using certain over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers applied to the skin to relieve mild muscle and joint pain. The injuries, while rare, have ranged from mild to severe chemical burns with use of such brand-name topical muscle and joint pain relievers as Icy Hot, Bengay, Capzasin, Flexall, and Mentholatum.
Learn more about FDA's advice to consumers who use these topical pain relievers at www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm318674
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