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Alternative names
Ben-Gay; Menthol and methyl-salicylate; Methyl-salicylate and mentholDefinition Return to top
Sports cream overdose is poisoning from an overdose (by swallowing or skin exposure) of sports creams or ointments that treat aches and pains.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Methyl-salicylates and menthol are found in many topical pain-relieving sports creams.
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Remove any ointment still remaining on the skin. If the ointment is in the eyes, flush the eyes with water. If the ointment was swallowed, call Poison Control for guidance. For any exposure to the eyes or any ingestion, seek medical care immediately.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Sports cream and ointment overdose is rarely a serious poisoning, depending on the blood level of salicylates found. Recovery is likely if the acidic effect of the salicylate can be neutralized.
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