RUB A535


RUB A535 is a rubefacient introduced in 1919 and manufactured by Church & Dwight in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
While relatively unknown outside of Canada, it is indeed a popular product for the treatment of tough muscle pain, arthritic pains, rheumatic pains, bursitis, lumbago, etc. Church and Dwight claim that nearly all the research, development and production of RUB A535 was and still is done in Canada. Patients who are allergic to salicylates, or who are taking anticoagulant medications should avoid the use of the product. It is also recommended to not use it more than 3–4 times a day.

Ingredients

The active ingredients in RUB A535 are camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol, and methyl salicylate.
Some formulations also contain capsaicin and triethanolamine.

Varieties

Currently, RUB A535 has been released in a variety of products: