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TrimSpa was a dietary supplement designed for weight loss, marketed by the company Goen Technologies and headed by Alexander Szynalski. [1] The ephedra-based supplement was marketed by TrimSpa to help "stave off hunger", [2] until ephedra was banned from the United States. TrimSpa's parent company, Goen Technologies, filed for bankruptcy ...
Midol was originally sold in 1911 as a headache and toothache remedy that was considered safer because it did not use the narcotics typically used at the time. [1] It was then promoted as a cure for hiccups claiming it controlled spasms, and finally as a remedy for menstrual cramps and bloating.
EpiCeram (EpiCeram Skin Barrier Emulsion) is a topical non-steroidal skin cream.Based on the research of Peter M. Elias, [1] it is made up of a ratio of 3 parts ceramides, 1 part free fatty acids, and 1 part cholesterol with a controlled release mechanism.
Sudocrem (/ ˈ s u d ə k r ɛ m / or / ˈ s u d ə k r i m / in Ireland) [3] is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis.It contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils/waxes); protective and moisturizer agents; antibiotic and antifungal agents; and a weak anesthetic.
Bengay and similar products, such as Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin and Icy Hot, variously contain menthol, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), and capsaicin as active ingredients and have a potential to cause first-to-third-degree chemical burns. [4] [5] Some people have been hospitalized after receiving such burns. [4]
Topical gels are commonly used in cosmetics, which include shampoos, dentifrices, skin and hair care formulations and fragrance products, [1] [2] and can be used to treat scalp inflammation. [ 2 ] Topical gels can be used to deliver anti-inflammatory steroids to the scalp in treatment of scalp inflammations.
Mederma is a topical product used to improve scar appearance. It is a gel based on an onion extract. Mederma is product of HRA Pharma, a division of Perrigo. A Mederma marketing claim is that the product can can make scars "softer, smoother, and less noticeable". [1]
Common ingredients of black salves include zinc chloride, chaparral (also known as creosote bush), [15] and often bloodroot, a plant frequently used in herbal medicine. [16] The extract of bloodroot is called sanguinarine , a quaternary benzophenanthridine alkaloid which attacks and destroys living tissue and is also classified as an escharotic.