The emu oil serves mainly as a skin moisturizer, while other ingredients likelidocaineandtrolamine salicylateexert pain-relieving effects.

Emu oil is primarily used as a skin moisturizer and a carrier oil.

Emu oil is also known to be anatural insect repellent.

The source of emu oil.

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Based on their intended use, other additives may be included.

Blue-Emu products are intended for external use only.

Does Emu Oil Work?

Even so, there is no proof that the effect is robust enough to exert an analgesic effect.

Side Effects and Risks

Blue-Emu products are generally regarded as safe.

In rare instances, this could lead to a severe allergic reaction known asanaphylaxis.

Summary

Blue-Emu is a brand of topical pain reliever containing emu oil.

It is available over-the-counter and generally safe to use.

DailyMed.BLUE-EMU MAXIMUM PAIN RELIEF- trolamine salicylate cream.

DailyMed.MAXIMUM STRENGTH BLUE EMU PAIN RELIEF BLU EMU- trolamine salicylate spray.

DailyMed.BLUE-EMU LIDOCAINE PAIN RELIEF CREAM- lidocaine cream 4% cream.