Turpentine
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Sourced from openFDA- Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: arthritis strains bruises sprains simple backache
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: Do not use or consult a doctor.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor external use only Do not use on wounds irritated or damaged skin sensitive skin with a heating pad with, or at the same time as, other external analgesic products if allergic to any ingredients of this product if pregnant When using this product avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes do not bandage tightly do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days excessive irritation of the skin develops redness is present If pregnant, ask health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning . If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. Do not use otherwise than as directed.
FAERS reports
- 1Diarrhoea346.9%
- 2Pain336.7%
- 3Headache316.3%
- 4Fatigue306.1%
- 5Arthralgia275.5%
- 6Nausea275.5%
- 7Dizziness255.1%
- 8Pain In Extremity214.3%
- 9Asthenia183.7%
- 10Abdominal Pain Upper173.5%
- 11Dyspnoea173.5%
- 12Eye Pain173.5%
- 13Fall173.5%
- 14Gait Disturbance173.5%
- 15Malaise173.5%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Turpentine as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- A Survey of Commercial Pine Turpentine Essential Oil Products from the Turkish Market and Their Compliance with European Pharmacopoeia 10.0.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Şentürk TB, Kavi N, Barak TH, et al.PMID 41752514DOI 10.3390/molecules31040737
- Study of Natural Turpentine-Derived Molecules as Potential GOBP Target Indicators to Control Plutella xylostella.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026 · Li J, Zhou R, Han Q, et al.PMID 41563856DOI 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c15541
- Advancing green chemistry in histopathology: A comparative study of coconut oil and turpentine oil as deparaffinizing agents.Indian journal of pathology & microbiology · 2026 · Varshini M, Pushparaj S, Mangesh S, et al.PMID 41553167DOI 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_836_24
- In Vitro Anti-inflammatory Effects of Larch Turpentine, Turpentine Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, and Their Mixture as Contained in a Marketed Ointment.Planta medica · 2024 · Appel K, Rose T, Zimmermann C, et al.PMID 39260387DOI 10.1055/a-2388-7527
- [Penetration capacity and local anti-inflammatory effect of a methyl salicylate gel with turpentine essence, camphor, and menthol for the symptomatic local treatment of muscular and joint pains].Farmaceuticos comunitarios · 2024 · Vidal M, Roldán TPMID 39188782DOI 10.33620/FC.2173-9218.(2024).15
- Functional Characterization of PmDXR, a Critical Rate-Limiting Enzyme, for Turpentine Biosynthesis in Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.).International journal of molecular sciences · 2024 · Li R, Zhu L, Chen P, et al.PMID 38673998DOI 10.3390/ijms25084415
- Optimization of organogels prepared with turpentine oil and wax mixtures via response surface methodology and determination of vaporization kinetic parameters.Journal of the science of food and agriculture · 2024 · Öğütcü M, Dincer Albayrak E, Toklucu AK, et al.PMID 38497421DOI 10.1002/jsfa.13466
- Turpentine Ointment for the Treatment of Folliculitis: An Open, Prospective, Randomized, Placebo- and Comparator-Controlled Multicenter Trial.Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2023 · Görne RC, Günnewich N, Huber H, et al.PMID 38104550DOI 10.1159/000535711
Clinical trials
The 2 most recently updated of 2 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Turpentine as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- A Common But Unknown Disease; Nave Sliding (NS)Completed · Observational · 20 enrolled · Komar University of Science and TechnologyNCT04998929updated 2021-08-10
- Chlorobutanol, Potassium Carbonate, and Irrigation in Cerumen RemovalCompleted · Phase 4 · Interventional · 90 enrolled · Hospital Clinic of BarcelonaNCT00765635updated 2008-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Turpentine used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Turpentine carries indications including: Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: arthritis strains bruises sprains simple backache. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Turpentine?
- Turpentine is marketed under brand names including Cornucrescine Daily Hoof Barrier, Sloan's Liniment.
turpentine is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.