Turpentine is an essential oil that can be used as a local anesthetic to relieve rheumatic pain, arthritis, bursitis or muscle pain, for example.
Turpentine can be found in the market in the form of ointment and spray with the names of Gelofut, Salimentin or Gellat.
Price
The price of turpentine in ointment can vary from 12 to 20 reais, already in spray form the price can vary from 14 to 18 reais.
Indications
Turbentine is indicated for the local treatment of rheumatic manifestations, lumbago, arthritis, bursitis, muscle pain and neuralgia, torticollis and bruises.
How to use
The ointment or spray should be applied to the painful area, massaging the area for a few minutes 2-3 times a day. To enhance its effect, you should wrap the place with a cloth or cloth.
Side effects
Possible side effects of turpentine can occur after repeated and prolonged contact and include skin dryness, redness, peeling, chapping, contact dermatitis and itching of the skin.
Contraindications
Turpentine is contraindicated in patients with a history of previous seizures and by patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula. Turpentine can not be applied to mucous membranes, dermatoses, varicose veins and wounds.
