Eagle Brand Medicated Oil

Eagle Brand Medicated Oil

Eagle Brand Medicated Oil is an Asian remedy for aches and pains of muscles or joints. It is normally seen in small clear bottles filled with a green liquid.

Eagle Brand Medicated Oil is manufactured by the Borden Company (PTE) Limited of Singapore for distribution in the United States of America by Anhing Corporation in Los Angeles. [ [http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia6613.html FDA Import Alert IA6613] ]

Ingredients

According to a 1987 FDA alert, Eagle Brand Medicated Oil had two formulas: one sold in the United States of America and one sold elsewhere. The formula sold in the United States of America consisted of:
menthol (13.5%), ethyl alcohol (13%), methyl salicylate (4.5%), chlorophyll, mineral oil, and otto of roses.

The other older formula consisted of: 12% chloroform and 20% methyl salicylate, among other ingredients. Chloroform is carcinogenic and such high levels of methyl salicylate can be toxic. [ [http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia6613.html FDA Import Alert IA6613] ]

Since then the formula has been updated to exclude the chloroform and methyl salicylate.

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