Comparing Penetrex vs Tiger Balm
| Penetrex (enoxacin) | Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) |
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| Penetrex (enoxacin) | Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Kidney Infections, Prostatitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infection, Epididymitis - Non-Specific, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated. Penetrex may also be used for purposes... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Dermatitis, Pain. Tiger Balm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Tiger Balm (camphor / menthol) | ||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Tiger Balm has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 37 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Penetrex side effects |
View all Tiger Balm side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
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Other camphor / menthol brands include: AleveX, Anti-Itch Steroid Free, Arctic Relief, Avedana Pain Relieving Roll On, Berri-Freez, Fast Freeze, Freeze It, Freeze It Roll-On, Icy Hot Advanced Relief Pain Relief Cream, Medicated Chest Rub, Men-phor, Rhuli Gel, Sarna, Soltice Quick-Rub, Sombra Warm Therapy, Tiger Balm Extra Strength, Tiger Balm Ultra Strength, Triaminic Vapor Patch View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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6 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 322 drugs are known to interact with Penetrex:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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