How often should you use Tiger Balm?

Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. If treating the hands, wait at least 30 minutes after applying the medication to wash your hands.
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Can you use Tiger Balm everyday?

You can repeat the application and massaging process up to four times per day, according to the company. You'll also want to avoid bathing immediately before or after use. If your skin reacts to Tiger Balm and stays red or irritated, stop using it.
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Can you use too much Tiger Balm?

It is possible to use too much Tiger Balm, resulting in an overdose. If you experience any odd symptoms and think you may have overdosed, you should contact your doctor right away. You may experience skin symptoms at the site of application like redness, itching and irritation.
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How long should you leave Tiger Balm on?

Apply a Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub skin patch to clean, dry skin. Press the patch firmly into place and wear it for up to 8 hours. Do not cover treated skin with a tight bandage or heating pad.
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How long does it take Tiger Balm to work?

It should relieve your pain within 10 to 20 minutes. You can use Tiger Balm even if you use oral over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers.
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Why is Tiger Balm so effective?

It's made of so-called counterirritants, substances that cause mild hot and cool sensations on your skin to distract your brain. In other words, Tiger Balm won't pounce on your pain—but it will confuse and delight your nerve endings (and your nose) with tingle-inducing ingredients.
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Which is better red or white Tiger Balm?

hi there, white tiger balm is milder and can be used on the nose and lips, to aid breathing, Red tiger balm is slightly stronger and is great for aches and pains on joints and muscles, It is an ancient product and really works, but buy the best, ie, asian or chinese.
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Does Tiger Balm heal muscles?

Consider topical solutions.

While topical ointments like BenGay, Traumeel, Tiger Balm and others don't go deep enough to reach the muscle, they do contain ingredients that are cooling, numbing and tingling. If you're really sore, that coolness can overpower the pain, but it doesn't speed muscle recovery.
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How often can I use muscle rub?

Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands. If treating the hands, wait at least 30 minutes after applying the medication to wash your hands.
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Is Tiger Balm like Deep Heat?

Many companies manufacture creams and gels that fit under the category of 'deep heat'. I'm sure you've heard of Tiger Balm, Deep Heat, Dencorub, etc. They consist of various chemicals and 'natural' ingredients in varying quantities. The cream or gel is applied locally to the affected area and massaged into the skin.
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Why does Tiger Balm burn so much?

Camphor and menthol can cause a burning or cold sensation, which is usually mild and should lessen over time with continued use. If this sensation causes significant discomfort, wash the skin with soap and water.
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Is Tiger Balm good for muscle spasms?

Tiger Balm Active Muscle Rub (Topical) Camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate topical (for the skin) is a combination product that is used for temporary relief of minor pain caused by arthritis, muscle cramps, sprains or strains, bruising, or backache.
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Can you overdose on Deep Heat?

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
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What is the best anti-inflammatory cream to use?

Anti-inflammatory gels are likely to provide pain relief for conditions that are close to the surface of the skin. Voltaren Osteo 12 Hourly Gel is likely to be the most effective due to it's high concentration of anti-inflammatory agent.
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Is Tiger Balm good for headaches?

Tiger Balm can be used by adults and children over 2 years of age to give temporary relief from minor muscular aches and pains. Tiger Balm can also be used by adults only for the treatment of tension headache.
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What is the strongest version of Tiger Balm?

63 oz. This non-staining ointment for muscle pain contains the strongest concentration of Tiger Balm's herbal ingredients to provide warmth to muscles.
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Can you put Tiger Balm on the bottom of your feet?

Massage Massaging the foot encourages blood to the area and can help soothe the pain and settle the inflammation. I recommend using a product such a Tiger Balm® or Voltarol® gel.
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Does Tiger Balm Stain sheets?

Tiger Balm Ultra Strength Ointment is non-staining and uses our strongest formulation. It provides a warming and cooling effect.
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Does Tiger Balm help sciatica?

Heat: Heat packs and topical heat rubs such as tiger balm can be really helpful when treating sciatica. When experiencing pain from spasmed muscles, heat and topical application of heat can help to relax the spasmed muscles providing instant pain relief and soothing.
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Is Tiger Balm toxic?

Tiger Balm is not intended to treat underlying medical conditions, nor is it meant for long-term use. The active ingredients can be dangerous if a person ingests them, even in small doses. Camphor, for example, is toxic to humans.
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Does Deep Heat help heal muscles?

Heat helps soothe sore muscles that cause back pain or neck pain. It works best for injuries that are at least few days old. Heat opens blood vessels, which can assist the healing process and alleviate some of your pain.
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Where should you not put Deep Heat?

Don't use Deep Heat on broken skin, on the face, on bruises or on swellings. You should not use Deep Heat patches while asleep, and these products are not suitable for children.
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Does Tiger Balm work for period cramps?

Applying Heat

You can apply a hot water bag on your lower abdomen when your cramps are at its worse. Just make sure that your skin doesn't come in contact with the hot water bag directly. You can also use heating pads or tiger balm in order to apply the heat.
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How many times a day can I use a heating pad?

HOME HEAT THERAPY INSTRUCTIONS

Apply to affected area for NO LONGER than 15 minutes. Use a layer of towels between your skin and the heating pad. Remove for at least 1 hour then repeat. 2-3 applications a day is advisable.
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