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 on the market in the form of an ointment and spray with the names Gelofut, Salimetin or Gellat.
Price
The price of turpentine in ointment can vary from 12 to 20 reais, while in spray form the price can vary from 14 to 18 reais.
Indications
Turpentine is indicated for the local treatment of rheumatic manifestations, lumbago, arthritis, bursitis, muscle pain and neuralgia, torticollis and contusions.
How to use
The ointment or spray should be applied to the painful area, massaging the area for a few minutes, 2 to 3 times a day. To enhance its effect, the place should be wrapped with a flannel or cloth.
Side effects
The possible side effects of turpentine may occur after repeated and prolonged contact and include dry skin, redness, peeling, cracking, contact dermatitis and itchy skin.
Contraindications
Turpentine is contraindicated for patients with a previous history of seizures and for patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula. Turpentine cannot be applied to mucous membranes, dermatoses, varicose veins and wounds.
