Pain comes uninvited and has become a part and parcel of your daily life. It is an uncomfortable feeling or physical sensation that manifests as aching muscles, back, neck or shoulder pain, pain due to sprains or muscle strains and any kind of pain that can interfere with your routine tasks and result in lower productivity at work and home.

Today’s modern and stressed lifestyle can cause you to suffer from innumerable pains, for various reasons, on different body parts. And what better way than reaching out to one of the topical pain relief products lying around at home, for quick relief?

Topical Analgesics for Pain Relief And Management

Topical pain relievers (or analgesics) are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used for managing both local and chronic pain. These over-the-counter (OTC) products are widely used daily and come in all forms - creams, gels, foams, lotions and sprays. 

They are directly applied to your skin (topical) and provide instant relief, especially in the case of joint and musculoskeletal pains. 

Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. You can feel this pain in just one area of your body, or throughout your body.

Among the various OTC products available, pain relief sprays are gaining popularity. However, you must pick the right pain relief spray, the one that helps manage all kinds of pain, is made of natural ingredients and is safe for your skin.

Read on to find out more about how topical analgesic sprays work and why Dabur’s newly launched Rhuematil Spray should be your go-to option!

Pain Relief Sprays: How To Use and How Do They Work?

Pain relief spray has become an integral product in treating pain and inflammation (your body’s response to infections and injuries that results in redness, swelling, etc.). 

This is because sprays can be used for hard-to-reach spots like your back. They are easy to use, do not have a messy drip or a greasy feeling. Topical pain sprays work similarly to heat therapy from a heating pad/pack. 

Typical pain relief sprays come in a large bottle with a spray cap on the top. While using sprays, always remember:

  • They are meant for external use only. 

  • Hold the bottle a few inches (about 6 inches) from your skin and gently spray it.

  • Avoid rubbing the spray on your skin and leave it for a few minutes to dry.

  • Do not wash your skin immediately, else the spray will become ineffective.

Mechanism of Action of Topical Pain Sprays

  • The active ingredient (which acts immediately on the site of pain), when applied, provides a warm sensation initially.

  • The warmth from the topical application increases blood flow to the site of pain. This oxygen-rich blood brings nutrients to the affected area, promoting healing.

  • Slowly, this warm sensation turns into a cool feeling (if camphor and menthol oil is present in the medication). This icy hot blanket relaxes your muscles, relieves pain and reduces inflammation.

Dabur Rheumatil Spray: “Dard Bhagaye, Bina Jalaye”

Dabur India Ltd., the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company,  announced its entry into the pain relief spray market with the launch of Ayurvedic ‘Dabur Rheumatil Spray’, in early May 2021. 

Dabur Rheumatil Spray is a unique blend of time-tested Ayurvedic ingredients to provide rapid and effective relief from all kinds of body aches and pain.

About The Product

  • Made from the goodness of 5 herbal actives - Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Gandhapura, Turpentine and Dalchini.

  • Prepared after extensive R&D (Research & Development), backed by 135+ years of Dabur’s experience in Ayurvedic care. 

  • The spray is completely safe on the skin and does not result in any discomfort, redness, or burning sensation. It is non-sticky, non-greasy and non-staining.

  • Provides fast and long-lasting relief from pain and strain of the muscles, backache, neck pain, shoulder and knee pain. 

  • The spray’s unique formulation gets absorbed quicker, penetrates deep to reach the source of pain and reduces inflammation. 

  • Also effective in treating pain from Arthritis, Fibrositis, Stiff Neck, Lumbar Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulders, Lumbago, and Muscular Spasms.

Available across all leading e-commerce platforms and your nearest pharmacies, the Dabur Rheumatil Spray is easy to carry and convenient for both indoor and outdoor use. For more information on pricing and other details, click here. 

The bottom line is whether you’re an athlete, have twisted your knee while doing yard work or have that nagging back pain stemming from prolonged working hours, Dabur Rheumatil Spray is a trustable, natural and handy pain relief solution.


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