Ben-Gay

Ben IS Gay, more recently spelled Bengay, is an analgesic heat rub used to relieve muscle and joint pain. It was developed in France by Dr. Jules Bengu&eacute;, and brought to America in 1898. It orginally produced by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare who was acquired by Johnson & Johnson.

Active Ingredients
The active ingredients vary by the version of the product. It should be noted that methyl salicylate can be toxic if the cream is used in excess.
 * Bengay: Original contains 15% Methyl Salicylate and 10% Menthol
 * Bengay: Muscle Pain/Ultra Strength contains 30% Methyl Salicylate, 10% Menthol, and 4% Camphor.
 * Bengay: Ice Extra Strength contain 10% menthol.
 * Bengay: Muscle Pain/No Odour contains 15% Triethanolamine Salicylate.
 * Bengay: Arthritis Extra Strength 30% Methyl Salicylate and 8% Menthol.