pharmacopeia

Turpentine

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Indications

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  • Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: arthritis strains bruises sprains simple backache

Dosage & administration

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Directions 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

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For 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

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
491 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Diarrhoea346.9%
  2. 2Pain336.7%
  3. 3Headache316.3%
  4. 4Fatigue306.1%
  5. 5Arthralgia275.5%
  6. 6Nausea275.5%
  7. 7Dizziness255.1%
  8. 8Pain In Extremity214.3%
  9. 9Asthenia183.7%
  10. 10Abdominal Pain Upper173.5%
  11. 11Dyspnoea173.5%
  12. 12Eye Pain173.5%
  13. 13Fall173.5%
  14. 14Gait Disturbance173.5%
  15. 15Malaise173.5%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Turpentine as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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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.

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.
Note. Data for 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.

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