🧴 What It Is

• Formulation: Ointment

• Active Ingredients:

  • Methyl salicylate: 202 mg per gram

  • Menthol: 39 mg per gram

• Excipients: White soft paraffin, solid paraffin

• Appearance: White or yellow ointment with a characteristic menthol and methyl salicylate odor

💊 What It’s Used For

Bom-Benge Ointment is applied topically to alleviate:

• Musculoskeletal pain:

  • Rheumatism (joint and muscle)

  • Arthritis

  • Sciatica

  • Neuralgia

  • Myalgia (muscle pain)

  • Lumbosciatica

• Respiratory conditions:

  • Exudative pleurisy

  • Nasal congestion and rhinitis (when applied to the chest or nostrils)

⚙️ How It Works

• Methyl salicylate: Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by affecting microcirculation processes and inhibiting inflammatory mediators.

• Menthol: Provides a cooling effect by irritating sensitive nerve endings, leading to a mild local anesthetic effect.

These combined actions result in reduced redness, swelling, and pain in the affected areas.

📋 Dosage & Application

• Adults and children over 3 years:

  • Apply 2–3 times daily to the affected area.

  • Gently rub the ointment into the skin.

  • For enhanced effect, a dry heating bandage may be applied over the treated area.

• Duration of use:

  • Typically up to 10 days without consulting a doctor.

  • If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice.