Dr Hoy's Pain Relief Gel

Active Ingredients

Menthol USP natural Crystals (5%)
Camphor USP natural Crystals (5%)

Inactive Ingredients

Distilled Water - purified by boiling and condensation

Hamamelis Virginiana - also known as witchhazel extract, an astringent. Used to carry active ingredients into the skin and doubles as a skin soother.

Isopropyl Alcohol - used as a topical disinfectant and to aid the use of menthol crystals

Arnica Montana (1%) - used by homeopathic practitioners to reduce pain and swelling

Oleyl Alcohol and Zanthoxylum Alatum - extract of the Szechuan pepper, used to help protect skin from irritation.

Bio-saccharide Gum 1 - thickening agent, water soluable, comes from plants and trees

Vegetable Glycerin - used as an emollient and moisturizer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer - synthetic gelling/thickening agent for aqueous systems, used for its superior skin compatibility

Beta Cyclodextrin - used to entrap menthol in time-release system - a natural sugar complex

Menthol - menthol portion of time-release system

Potassium Hydroxide - Naturally occurring mineral, used as an emulsifier and to aid in pH balance (contains less than .05%)

Mannitol - Natural sweetener found in plants, used as part of the time-release system

Cellulose - Obtained from plants, used as a thickener

Chromium Hydroxide Green - natural earth pigment, approved by the FDA in 1977 as a colorant used as part of encapsulated Vitamin E

Tocopheryl Acetate - used in green Vitamin E beads

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - a thickening agent and a stabilizer derived from wood pulp or plants, used as part of encapsulated Vitamin E

The Result:

An FDA registered and approved product that is naturally scented and colored, that spreads easily, nurtures skin, penetrates efficiently and manages pain deep within muscles, tendons and other tissue.

You mentioned Arnica..., but doesn't Camphor disable the effects of Arnica?

In some products this is true, the effects of Arnica and Camphor can cancel each other out, but Dr Hoy's uses a potent Arnica Montana Tincture which is stronger and more pure than the kinds used in some other products.

It's 1% listing in the ingredients is the strongest that can be included without changing the OTC nature of the product, but that's enough to allow it to work with the Camphor to deliver its beneficial pain and swelling reducing properties.

Dr Hoy's:

Is Water Based - contains no oil or petroleum, goes on clean, washes off hands and clothes easily.

Has No Artificial Color - Won't stain clothes or skin.

Relaxes Muscles Prior To and After Activity - Goes on easy before, during and after workouts, helping to prevent muscle soreness and cramping

Has No lingering Odor - Camphor and Menthol tell you its working, before absorbing in and getting to work deep down, leaving a fresh scent.

Has Time Released Delivery - Water based system and ingredient mixture ensures product penetrates and eases pain as it goes deeper.

Is pH Balanced near 5.5 - Helps reduce dry, irritated skin.

Contains Skin Moisturizers and Softeners - Designed to keep skin supple and hydrated.

Uses No Animal Testing or Animal Oils - No animals were used to make or test Dr Hoy's Pain Relief Gel (although pet owners and veterinarians swear by it for their animals).

Attacks Inflammation - Doesn't just mask pain, but goes to the heart of pain by reducing inflammation.

Is Fast Acting and Long Lasting - First layer delivers comfort in 2-5 minutes. Additional layers in five minute intervals can extend comfort to 5-8 hours.

Yes, there really is a Dr Hoy. Sort of.

The original product created by Bruce Haughey (pronounced Hoy) was designed for horses. It's high quality pain relief and clean nature meant that not only was it useful for soothing aching horses, but also meant it didn't pick up any mess when happy horses would stand in dust or roll in dirt.

To Mr.Haughey's surprise, the owners were using it for their own aches and pains and loving the results. Realizing a market was available, he reformulated that product for people, creating the Dr Hoy's that we know and love.

Mr.Haughey is a chemist who carefully developed and refined the Dr Hoy's formula for horses to be used for people. The product's name is in tribute to his father, who was a doctor, but did not have a hand in developing the product.

Dr Hoy's is an FDA-Approved and Registered product, made in an FDA-Approved facility.

Dr Hoy's is Great For:

Backaches - Dr Hoy's is a handy tool for chiropractors and massage therapists.

Arthritis - Testing for age 55+ has been excellent and Dr Hoy's is well used in many care facilities.

Sprains - Since Dr Hoy's tackles pain and reduces inflammation, its perfect for strains.

Joints and Tendons - Dr Hoy's penetrates deep to deal with joint and tendon pain in heels, knees, hips, elbows and shoulders.

Muscles - Dr Hoy's not only reduces muscle pain and inflammation from exertion and injury, but also relaxes muscles before and after exercise.

Stories

The owner is fond of telling the story where she was at a trade show, and a lady walked up to her complaining about pain in her below the gumline. She suggested applying some Dr Hoy's Pain Relief Gel to the outside of her jaw. In minutes, the fast acting, deep penetrating formula went through her jaw, through the gum line and to the sensitive area. Soon the lady was talking and eating as if the pain had never been there. I don't think many dentists carry Dr Hoy's, but maybe they should!

I heard that Dr Hoy's was good for headaches, too (really, just about anything that hurts, and isn't an exposed wound can be treated). My mother suffers from migraines, so I gave her some samples to try the next time it flared up. No serious pain from the migraine, and since the pain was reduced, the accompanying nausea was nipped in the bud as well. The next day she felt great, having shortened what could have been a three day event to a minor overnight hindrance. Anything that will stop a migraine in its tracks has me convinced.

My Story

Getting older, and more out of shape, I recently acquired some tendonitis in my ankle that made it impossible for me to run, made waking up stiff and painful, and generally made putting on shoes or walking around unpleasant. If I rolled over funny in bed, or while sitting down, and my numb ankle didn't turn the way I wanted it to, I'd be rewarded with stabbing pains.

Physical therapy and stretching had a minimal benefit, but coupled with several layers of Dr. Hoys, I was able to start running again, and it wasn't uncomfortable every time I had to flex my ankle, stand on my toes or quickly change direction. Tendonitis is extremely painful on its worst days, and makes you stiff and numb on your best days, but Dr Hoy's allowed me to regain mobility without numbness and permitted me to continue athletics comfortably.