Drug Reference
Turpentine
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Cornucrescine Daily Hoof BarrierSloan's Liniment
Available as
20 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML · Topical Cream30 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.25 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.473 MG/MG · Topical Ointment
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: arthritis strains bruises sprains simple backache
How to use / dosing
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: Do not use or consult a doctor.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyCaution
…analgesic products if allergic to any ingredients of this product if pregnant When using this product avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes do not bandage tightly do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use…
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on wounds irritated or damaged skin sensitive skin with a heating pad with, or at the same time as, other external analgesic products if allergic to any ingredients of this product if pregnant When using this product avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes do not bandage tightly do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days excessive irritation of the skin develops redness is present If pregnant, ask health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning . If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. Do not use otherwise than as directed.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OLLOPETS URINARY (BERBERIS VULGARIS, CANTHARIS, LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM, SARSAPARILLA, SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA, TEREBINTHINA) SOLUTION [SEVENE USA]
- CHEMSTAT (GLYCERINUM, TARAXACUM OFFICINALE, PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA, ARSENICUM ALBUM, BOVISTA, CARBO VEGETABILIS, CARBONEUM SULPHURATUM, COFFEA CRUDA, NITRICUM ACIDUM, NUX VOMICA, PETROLEUM, PHOSPHORICUM ACIDUM, PHOSPHORUS, SULPHUR, ACETYLSALICYLICUM ACIDUM, FORMALINUM, GLONOINUM, INSULINUM (HUMAN), LITHIUM CARBONICUM, TEREBINTHINA, THYROIDINUM (SUIS), ACETICUM ACIDUM, BENZOICUM ACIDUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BORICUM ACIDUM, CHLORINUM, CORTISONE ACETICUM, EUGENOL, FOLLICULINUM, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LACTICUM ACIDUM,) LIQUID [ENERGIQUE, INC.]
- VAPORIZING COLDS RUB (MENTHOL) OINTMENT [DELON LABORATORIES (1990) LTD]
- BM BM184 DROPS (BENZOIC ACID, BUCHU, BELLADONNA, TEREBINTHINA, THLAPSI B.P, TRITICUM REP) LIQUID [TOTAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LLC DBA:BESTMADE NATURAL PRODUCTS MICRO]
- BM BM184 DROPS (BENZOIC ACID, BUCHU, BELLADONNA, TEREBINTHINA, THLAPSI B.P, TRITICUM REP) LIQUID [BM PRIVATE LIMITED]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.