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Methyl nicotinate

Generic Name
Methyl nicotinate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H7NO2
CAS Number
93-60-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7B1AVU9DJN

Overview

Methyl nicotinate is the methyl ester of Niacin that is used as an active ingredient as a rubefacient in over-the-counter topical preparations indicated for muscle and joint pain. The action of methyl nicotinate as a rubefacient is thought to involve peripheral vasodilation. For veterinary purposes, methyl nicotinate is used to treat respiratory diseases, vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle and joint pains .

Indication

Indicated for the temporary relief of aches and pains in muscles, tendons, and joints.

Associated Conditions

  • Generalized joint pain
  • Localized muscle pain
  • Myalgia

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TGA Drug Approvals

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DEEP HEAT SPORTS PAIN RELIEF SPRAY aerosol can
238441
Medicine
A
5/20/2015

Health Canada Drug Approvals

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ARTHRICARE PAIN RELIEVING RUB TRIPLE MEDICATED GEL
del pharmaceuticals inc.
01935054
Gel - Topical
0.7 %
12/31/1991
MIDALGAN
welcker-lyster ltd., division of technilab inc.
00234575
Ointment - Topical
1 G / 100 G
12/31/1948
BIOBALSAM
biopharmatech inc.
02230695
Cream - Topical
0.75 %
6/4/1997
ARTHRICARE FOR WOMEN MULTI-ACTION
del pharmaceutics (canada) inc.
01935046
Cream - Topical
0.25 %
12/31/1991
MOOR BALM - CRM
golden moor
02218585
Cream - Topical
.563 %
12/12/1996
ULTRAPLAST ANALGESIC SPRAY
wallace, cameron and company ltd.
00257036
Aerosol - Topical
1.6 %
12/31/1985
DECONTRACTYL BAUME
robert and carriere lab
00167878
Ointment - Topical
1 %
12/31/1962
ARTHRICARE FOR WOMEN NIGHTTIME
del pharmaceutics (canada) inc.
02132095
Cream - Topical
0.25 %
7/1/1998

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