How much icy hot is too much?

Icy Hot is a topical pain-relieving ointment that contains menthol and methyl salicylate. It’s designed to help alleviate muscle soreness, joint pain, or arthritis symptoms by creating a cooling sensation on the skin, followed by a warming sensation. But how much is too much when it comes to using Icy Hot? Let’s dive right in and see what the experts have to say.

Understanding The Ingredients Of Icy Hot

Before we talk about how much Icy Hot is too much (if ever), let’s discuss its ingredients.

Menthol: Provides the cool feeling that helps relieve pain
Methyl Salicylate: This ingredient serves as an analgesic with anti-inflammatory properties

While these two components help provide relief from mild discomforts like sore muscles or headaches, it also carries some risks if you misuse the product.

When To Use (or Not) Use

One of the keys regarding using any medication lies in understanding when you should be using them or not at all.

Do Try It If…

If you’re experiencing muscle/joint fatigue (be sure this isn’t something chronic), bruises from strains/cramps (no shame in calling off whatever workout routine caused it), headaches/migraines (just stop) – then definitely give it a shot.But remember always first try doing light stretches before diving into any medication unless absolutely necessary!

Don’t Use If..

You shouldn’t use icy hot if:

1.You are allergic to salicylates

2.You have kidney disease

3.If applied near your eyes/sensitive areas such as nipples,cuts,wounds etc

Understanding Dosage Regimes For Best Effectiveness

Knowing how often to “reach” for that tube even during non-medicative times can mean better results! So here’s some advice on this subject:
– Only use Icy Hot from time to time, not daily or hourly (as per FDA recommendation)
– Use a maximum of 4 times a day

Following direction will ensure that the right dosage is being administered when required.

When You Overdone It

The most common problems associated with misusing any menthol-based cream are:

Skin irritation
Red blotchy marks on skin
A sudden gastrointestinal evacuation AKA an urgent toilet visit

These problems could arise immediately after use for one and last up to 2 hours at max. To avoid any potential risks, it’s important not to exceed recommended usage guidelines while applying.

How Can You Tell If You’ve Applied Too Much?

Not only do you feel it (no pain no gain), symptoms include redness or even a feeling of burning under the applied area – this isn’t just psychosomatic!

You have gone too far!

What Do You Do If This Happens?

1) Remove icy hot ASAP using mild soap

2) Apply ice cubes over affected areas (use breathable material like muslin cloth between your skin and ice)

3) Slow deep breaths are key too!

However if there’s excessive itching/swelling/pain then go see your doctor immediately!!

Precautions To Take Before Using Icy Hot

It can be quite tempting sometimes to straightforwardly “slap some cream” without precautionary measures but doing so might actually turn out worse for you than anticipated! So here are some precautions you NEED to take before applying.

Don’t apply on bruises – shouldn’t be needed anyway since bruising woud discourage us from working out!

(ahem)

2.Wait At Least An Hour After Bathing: Applying ice cold ointment onto very warm damp pores doesnt enhance efficacy but encourages harmful irritations.

The optimal method would get skin to cool naturally post bathing.

Cool down, use a fan!

3.Don’t apply it immediately after Hair removal

Trapped hair follicles tend to be sensitive and inflamed when cream is rubbed on them.