- 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 ofSingapore for distribution in theUnited States of America byAnhing Corporation inLos 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 theUnited 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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