Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate topical and Didronel

• Generic Name: camphor / lidocaine / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: JointFlex, Original Ointment, Viva

Camphor is a mild pain reliever.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Methyl salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to provide temporary relief of mild to moderate aches and pains of the muscles and joints. This medicine may be used for pain caused by muscle stiffness or bruising, arthritis, sprains or strains, backaches, and sore or bruised muscles.

Camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: etidronate
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Didronel, Didronel IV.

Didronel (etidronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Didronel is used to treat Paget's disease of bone.

Didronel is also used to treat conditions of irregular bone growth due to total hip replacement or spinal cord injury.