Quick answers
- What is Camphor (natural) and menthol, (+)- used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Ay Bendito - Pain Relief (Ay Bendito International, Inc) lists these uses: Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints..
- Do I need a prescription for Camphor (natural) and menthol, (+)-?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Camphor (natural) and menthol, (+)- been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Ay Bendito - Pain Relief · Ay Bendito International, Inc
Camphor (natural) 6% · Menthol, (+)- 4%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor ………………. 6% Menthol …………….…. 4%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints.
Warnings
For external use only. Use only as directed Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin A transient burning sensation or redness may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days If you experience an allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a physician Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF: Condition worsens Redness is present Irritation develops Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within a few days You experience signs injury, such as pain, swelling or blistering where the product was applied. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST – FEEDING: Ask a health professional before use. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and Children over 12 years of age: Apply a small amount on the affected area. Massage in circular motion, let set for a few seconds. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.
Other information
Store tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature between 59°-86° F (15°-30° C).
Inactive ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Triethanolamine, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Methyl Salicylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Sulfate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Blue No.1 (CI 42090).
Questions?
QUESTION OR COMMENTS? Call: +1-787-421-6423
— FDA label of Ay Bendito - Pain Relief, Ay Bendito International, Inc, effective April 14, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Ay Bendito - Thermoactive · Ay Bendito International, Inc
Camphor (natural) 6% · Menthol, (+)- 4%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor ………………. 6% Menthol …….…………. 4%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints.
Warnings
For external use only. Use only as directed Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin A transient burning sensation or redness may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days If you experience an allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a physician Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight. Condition worsens Redness is present Irritation develops Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within a few days You experience signs injury, such as pain, swelling or blistering where the product was applied. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDEN: If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and Children over 12 years of age: Apply a small amount on the affected area. Massage in circular motion, let set for a few seconds. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.
Other information
Store tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature between 59°-86° F (15°-30° C).
Inactive ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Methyl Salicylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Sulfate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Blue No.1 (CI 42090).
Questions?
QUESTION OR COMMENTS? Call: +1-787-421-6423
— FDA label of Ay Bendito - Thermoactive, Ay Bendito International, Inc, effective January 8, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Camphor (natural) 6% · Menthol, (+)- 4% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Camphor (natural) 6% · Menthol, (+)- 4% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ay Bendito - Thermoactive | Ay Bendito International, Inc | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Ay Bendito International, Inc3 products
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.