Who Cannot use Biofreeze?

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you apply menthol to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with a nursing baby's mouth. Ask a doctor before using this medicine on child 12 years old or younger.

When should you not use Biofreeze?

Do not use on open wounds, broken skin, or irritated skin. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Does Biofreeze interfere with any medications?

A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with Biofreeze. Biofreeze is in the drug class topical rubefacient. Biofreeze is used to treat Pain.

Can Biofreeze harm?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

Does Biofreeze cause inflammation?

Biofreeze therapy works similarly to ice in reducing inflammation and improving circulation, but offers more powerful, comfortable, convenient, and long-lasting pain relief.

The Science Behind Biofreeze Pain Reliever

Does Biofreeze help get rid of joint pain?

Biofreeze Menthol Pain Relieving Gel is well-suited for application on small and large muscle areas. Fast acting and long lasting, cooling menthol formula delivers penetrating pain relief for sore muscles, simple backaches, joint pain, bruises, and arthritis.

What does Biofreeze do to muscles?

BioFreeze is an analgesic that relieves pain through a menthol-induced cooling process. Unlike medications and surgical procedures, it relieves pain naturally for conditions such as overworked muscles, chronic back pain, or arthritis.

Does Biofreeze heal or just numb?

The cold therapy of Biofreeze works by causing ligand molecules to attach themselves to your nerve's cold receptors, which effectively helps to numb the area, interfering with pain signals traveling to the brain.

How many hours does Biofreeze last?

How long does it take Biofreeze to wear off? The Biofreeze Patch provides relief for 8 hours after application. All other Biofreeze products (gel, spray, roll-on, and cream) effects can last up to 5 hours after application.

Can people be allergic to Biofreeze?

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Is Voltaren gel the same as Biofreeze?

Biofreeze contains menthol, and like other menthol-containing products, it alleviates pain via counter-irritation, specifically cooling the surface of the skin. Voltaren instead treats pain by temporarily blocking the production of pain-signaling chemicals called prostaglandins.

Can you use Biofreeze if on blood thinners?

No interactions were found between Biofreeze and warfarin.

Can I leave Biofreeze on overnight?

For minor aches and pains, this works great! Stays on overnight and relieves pain.

Is Biofreeze or ice better?

Both ice and Biofreeze significantly decreased pain levels; however, Biofreeze decreased pain nearly 2 times as much as ice. In addition, it was rated as substantially more comfortable, patients preferred it, and it lasted longer 9 out of 10 times.

What to do after applying Biofreeze?

Wash the medicine off your fingers after applying it. Let the medicine dry completely before allowing anyone else to touch the area. Use the medicine only on normal looking skin. Avoid areas of the skin that are red, have scrapes, or damaged.

Is Biofreeze good for nerve pain?

Biofreeze, a menthol product, is available in gel, liquid, and spray form, and can be applied to areas of continued pain. Commonly dispensed by physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists for an assortment of symptoms, Biofreeze seems to work well for neuropathy.

Does BioFreeze loosen tight muscles?

Pre-treating painful areas of muscle spasm allows the muscles to relax very quickly, improving treatment response. And by helping the muscles relax, BioFreeze is great for ultrasound treatments, massage and rehab, on many areas of the body.

What helps with joint pain immediately?

Heat and cold.

Use of heat, such as applying heating pads to aching joints, taking hot baths or showers, or immersing painful joints in warm paraffin wax, can help relieve pain temporarily. Be careful not to burn yourself. Use heating pads for no more than 20 minutes at a time.

What is best pain reliever for joint pain?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. OTC doses of these drugs, including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and naproxen sodium (Aleve), may be useful for relieving pain. At higher prescription doses they may also relieve inflammation.

What is the best product to take for joint pain?

Is BioFreeze an Nsaid?

Biofreeze Professional is a great alternative to other pain relievers because it is non-systemic, non-narcotic and contains no NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), salicylates or addictive substances.

Does BioFreeze constrict blood vessels?

The lack of constrictive effect of as BioFreeze® on blood vessels may contribute to an acute inflammatory process. Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process.

What antiinflammatory can I take with blood thinners?

If you take blood thinners, such as Coumadin, Plavix, or Eliquis, your doctor may recommend taking Tylenol for pain as opposed to aspirin or ibuprofen.

Why was Voltaren taken off the market?

A slew of studies, though, show diclofenac — sold under the brand names Voltaren, Cambia, Cataflam and Zipsor — is just as likely to cause a heart attack as the discredited painkiller Vioxx (rofecoxib), which was pulled from the U.S. market in 2004.

Why can't you use Voltaren gel on your back?

It reduces inflammation and pain. Voltaren gel is approved for use on arm and leg joints only. It has not been studied for use in the hips or spine. You should not use Voltaren gel to treat muscle pain in other areas of the body, such as the lower back.