Description

ClearZal Pain contains alcohol and menthol in a gel base. The combinations of alcohol and menthol with herbal extracts; spearmint, ginseng, thymol, and peppermint, in a gel suitable for topical application.
Product Availability
ClearZal Pain is available in 4 oz Tube

General product description

By evaporation of alcohol and menthol on the skin that through the heat cost of evaporation the skin physically cools down. This produces a counter-irritant response which provides temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains. Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. These ingredients are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels. Menthol is excellent for use in these products to help relieve muscular aches and pains, coughing, congestion, the flu, and upper respiratory problems.

Several double-blind clinical studies document the analgesic products containing alcohol and menthol has shown the effectiveness of this combination in counteracting minor pain of skeletal muscle stress and arthritis.

Menthol used in several studies of normal subjects in which muscle soreness was experimentally induced showed statistically significant beneficial results from use of the active product vs. placebo for lowered Muscle Action Potential (spasms), greater rise in threshold of muscular pain and greater reduction in perceived muscular pain.

Studies of subjects suffering from minor pain due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis showed the active product to give statistically significant beneficial results vs. placebo for greater relief of perceived pain, increased range of motion of the affected joints and increased digital dexterity.

In additional studies designed to measure the effect of topically applied alcohol and menthol product vs. placebo on muscular endurance, discomfort, onset of exercise pain and fatigue, 30 subjects performed a submaximal three-hour run and another 30 subjects performed a maximal treadmill run. The use of a Menthol and Camphor product was found to significantly decrease the discomfort during the submaximal and maximal runs, and increase the time before onset of fatigue during the maximal run.

Application Methods
Directions: Apply generously to painful muscles and joints then gently massage until ClearZal Pain disappears. Repeat as necessary for temporary relief of minor arthritis pain, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle sprains and strains, bruises, and cramps. Use before and after activity.When treating an injured area or joint, make sure to completely coat the entire area.

Additional methods of treatment may be recommended depending upon the severity of the condition and the judgment of the health professional.

Directions For Use With Stretching: Stretching before and after exercise is an integral part of any activity. While much emphasis is placed on stretching before exercise, there are additional benefits realized when stretching post-activity. Enhance all stretching sessions by applying ClearZal
Pain prior to beginning.

Directions For Use With Soft Tissue Massage. Liberally apply ClearZal Pain prior to massage. Periodically reapply until completion of the treatment.
Directions For Use With Ultrasound: Enhance ultrasound therapy and increase patient compliance by helping the patient “feel” the treatment. Apply ClearZal Pain to the site prior to starting and gently massage in. Next, perform the ultrasound treatment following established protocol. An alternative method is to blend ClearZal Pain with a neutral coupling agent, apply this mixture to the treatment site and begin procedure.

Directions For Use With Cryotherapy: ClearZal Pain gels can be used in any situation which normally requires the use of ice. Completely coat the injured area with ClearZal Pain, cover with a breathable material, and apply ice.

Directions For Use With Moist Heat: Place a moist heat pack over the affected area for 5-10 minutes. Remove heat, apply ClearZal Pain, and massage in.

Directions For Use With Breathable Wraps: As long as the material is breathable, ClearZal Pain can be used in conjunction with tape, wraps, or supports.

Warning: Never apply ice directly to the skin or for more than 20 minutes at a time.
Never cover an area with cellophane or other nonporous materials after applying ClearZal Pain. In some cases, it may lead to skin irritation and blistering.

Treating Acute Injuries
Directions For Treating Contusions: Liberally apply ClearZal Pain without massage. Place an ice pack over the treated area. Do not apply ice directly to the skin or for more than 20 minutes at a time. Continue treatment 2-4 times per day for 2-3 days. Add exercise to avoid loss of range of motion. After 3 days, apply, then massage while adding heat.

Directions For Treating Sprains: Liberally apply ClearZal Pain to the joint followed by the use of ice swabs and ice compression. Use 2 times daily. Continue using ClearZal Pain before contrast baths and warm whirlpools.

Directions For Treating Cramps: Apply directly to the muscle which is cramping and massage. In the case of an individual who is very prone to cramping, massage the area with ClearZal Pain before exercise.

Treating Chronic Injuries

The best regimen to follow is to apply ClearZal Pain directly to the injured or painful area before exercise or activity. Upon completion, reapply ClearZal Pain in conjunction with ice.