Can sharing Tiger Balm lead to the transmission of diseases?

Sep 26, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Lu Haiying

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, sharing medicated oil does not transmit diseases. Medicated oil is primarily for external use and does not enter the body or spread viruses; therefore, there is no risk of infection from sharing it. Medicated oil is mainly composed of ingredients such as menthol, camphor, and methyl salicylate, and has effects including cooling, pain relief, and itch relief.

Generally, sharing medicated oil does not transmit diseases. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Medicated oil is primarily an external-use medication that does not enter the body or spread viruses, so sharing it usually carries no risk of infection. Medicated oil mainly consists of ingredients such as menthol, camphor, and methyl salicylate, which provide cooling, pain-relieving, and anti-itching effects. It is commonly used to treat skin itching caused by insect bites, relieve headaches and dizziness due to colds, and also helps alleviate motion sickness such as car or seasickness.

If a patient experiences discomfort after using medicated oil, they should seek medical attention promptly for appropriate treatment to avoid delaying their recovery.

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