- A
counterirritant is a
substance which creates irritation or mild
inflammation in one
location with the goal of
lessening discomfort and/or inflammation...
- alcohol, acetone, or
similar quickly evaporating solvents and
contain counterirritant aromatic chemical compounds, such as
methyl salicylate,
benzoin resin...
- main
ingredients in the patches.
These include patches containing counterirritants,
which are used to
treat mild to
moderate pain, and
patches containing...
- pain
relief and as a food flavoring.
Menthol has
local anesthetic and
counterirritant qualities, and it is
widely used to
relieve minor throat irritation...
- help of a
chemical called cineole,
which is emplo****
topically as a
counterirritant. It is an
ingredient in some
liniments for sore muscles, such as Tiger...
- cool
sensation when
applied gently,
indicating its
properties as a
counterirritant. The
action on
nerve endings also
induces a
slight local analgesia...
- Corticosteroids, such as
hydrocortisone topical cream; see
topical steroid Counterirritants, such as mint oil, menthol, or
camphor Crotamiton (trade name Eurax)...
-
descending modulation. DNIC
forms the
basis for the use of
counterirritant to
reduce pain.
Counterirritant Counterstimulation Pain Le Bars D, ****enson AH, Besson...
- have
drastically different pharmacology. Some act as
local anesthetic counterirritants and, thereby,
exert an
antitussive (cough suppressing) effect. Many...
- to
provide relief on the site of injury. Acetaminophen,
opioids and
counterirritants are
common analgesics used in the
therapy of arthritis. However, these...
