Salicylates are the the same ingredient found in the oral pain medications containing aspirin. These compounds may work by inhibiting prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that contribute to pain and inflammation. Topical analgesics containing salicylates include Aspercreme, BenGay, Flexall, Mobisyl and Sportscreme.
1) Ben Gay
One of the most recognised topical analgesics Ben Gay has been around for many years.
3) Flexall
This product is aloe based, which makes it gentler to your skin, along with it's pain relieving properties.
4) Mobisyl
The active ingredient Trolamine salicylate 10% will help to relieve pain from osteoarthritis and muscle sprains.
5) Sportscreme
This product is available in both creme and lotion formulas with no medicine smell.