Tiger Balm Products for Joint and Muscle Pain

What do Tiger Balm products treat?

Tiger Balm products are used to treat joint and muscle pain, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, strains, sprains, and bruises. The main active ingredient in all Tiger Balm products is a topical analgesic called menthol. When menthol is applied, it stimulates the pain receptors in your body and then causes them to feel less pain by producing a cooling effect. 

Tiger Balm products may also contain the following to treat other symptoms, as listed below. 

• A topical analgesic (camphor), which provides pain relief by producing a warming effect
• A topical analgesic (methyl salicylate), which provides pain relief by producing a warming effect
• A topical analgesic (capsicum), which provides pain relief by producing a warming effect

There are Tiger Balm products for adults and children as young as 12 years old.

What are the most common side effects of Tiger Balm products?

Any medicine may cause an allergic reaction, which can be serious or life-threatening. Stop using the medicine and get medical attention right away if you have any of the following signs of an allergic reaction.

• Breathing problems or wheezing
• Racing heart
• Fever or general ill feeling
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
• Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
• Itching, skin rash, or hives
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
• Stomach cramps
• Joint pain

Side effects may vary depending on the ingredients in the specific product you are using. Some possible side effects include itching, stinging, burning, or tingling sensations of the skin. 

As Tiger Balm products contain different active ingredients (listed below), review the ingredients in your specific product to understand which side effects you might experience.

• Camphor
• Capsicum
• Methyl salicylate

What should I know before using Tiger Balm products?

Do not use Tiger Balm products on wounds, damaged skin, or irritated skin. Do not get Tiger Balm products in your eyes, mouth, vagina, or nose, and do not swallow the medicine. When using Tiger Balm products, do not bandage or wrap the area (where you apply the product) or use a heating pad on top of where you applied the product. Do not use Tiger Balm products one hour before or 30 minutes after bathing or showering.