Bengay and similar products, such as Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin and Icy Hot, variously contain menthol, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), and capsaicin as active ingredients and have a potential to cause first-to-third-degree chemical burns.
Bengay and similar topical remedies, including Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin, and Icy Hot, often contain menthol, methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil), and capsaicin as active components. These products have the potential to cause first through third-degree chemical burns.