Table 2 Active ingredients of PTMC ointment and roll-on gel
Active ingredients | Purpose | Content % (Ointment) | Content % (Roll-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) | Topical: anti-inflammatory, Oral: relieves osteoarthritis pain | 5.0% | 0.50% |
Menthol | Topical: analgesic and anesthetic | 4.0% | 10.0% |
Camphor | Topical: analgesic | 3.0% | 3.0% |
Glucosamine | Topical: analgesic, Oral: relieves joint pain, protects against cartilage deterioration | 3.0% | 0.20% |
Vitamin E | Anti-oxidant protection of skin | 1.0% | Not in roll-on |
Sea Cucumber | Tissue repair, antioxidant | 1.0% | Not in roll-on |
Oil of Wintergreen | Topical: analgesic, anti-inflammatory | 1.0% | Not in roll-on |
Eucalyptus Leaf Oil | Topical: analgesic, counter-irritant, skin penetration | 0.5% | 3.0% |
Grape Seed Oil | Healing damaged tissue | 1.0% | Not in roll-on |
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf | Topical: analgesic | 0.1% | Not in roll-on |
Thymol | Topical: analgesic, anesthetic | 0.2% | Not in roll-on |
Chondroitin | Skin conditioning | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Peppermint Oil | Topical: analgesic | Not in ointment | 3.0% |
Boswellia | Topical: anti-inflammatory | Not in ointment | 0.7% |
Ilex | Skin conditioning | Not in ointment | 0.7% |
Magnesium chloride | Viscosity controlling | 0.2% | 0.1% |