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Sports cream overdose


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Definition

Sports creams are cream- or ointment-based medicines used to treat aches and pains. Sports cream overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally uses more than the normal or recommended amount of this product.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.


Alternative Names

Ben-Gay overdose; Menthol and methyl salicylate overdose; Methyl salicylate and menthol overdose


Poisonous Ingredient
  • Menthol
  • Methyl salicylate

See also: Methyl salicylate overdose


Where Found

Methyl salicylates and menthol are found in many over-the-counter pain-relieving creams.



Review Date: 09/30/2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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