Counterpain Ingredient Guide
Counterpain Ingredients: Methyl Salicylate, Menthol & Eugenol
Counterpain contains three listed active ingredients: methyl salicylate 10.20%, menthol 5.44% and eugenol 1.36%. This guide explains the published formula, what the manufacturer says about the finished cream, and the ingredient-related safety points that appear in the official product information.
DHG Pharma lists menthol 5.44%, eugenol 1.36% and methyl salicylate 10.20% as the active ingredients in Counterpain. The manufacturer describes the product as a dermal cream and lists excipients in a sufficient quantity to form one tube.
Long Châu lists the same three active ingredients and concentrations for the 30g presentation. Its product information states that the combined ingredients are used for topical pain relief when the cream is rubbed onto the skin.
This article stays close to the information published by DHG Pharma and Nhà thuốc Long Châu. Where those sources do not assign a separate clinical role to an individual ingredient, this guide does not invent one.
Formula note
The official DHG Pharma page identifies the three active ingredients and states “excipients q.s. 1 tube.” It does not publish a complete excipient list on that product page, although sodium lauryl sulfate is specifically mentioned in the warnings.
At a Glance
Counterpain Formula Summary
Principal Formula
What Are the Main Counterpain Ingredients?
The official product formula lists three active ingredients. Methyl salicylate has the highest listed concentration, followed by menthol and eugenol.
Methyl Salicylate
The active ingredient present at the highest listed percentage in the Counterpain formula.
Methyl Salicylate DetailsMenthol
The second-highest active ingredient concentration listed by the manufacturer.
Menthol DetailsEugenol
A third active ingredient included at 1.36% in the published Counterpain formula.
Eugenol DetailsSource consistency: DHG Pharma and Long Châu publish the same three active ingredients and concentrations for Counterpain.
Listed Concentrations
Counterpain Active Ingredient Formula
The percentages below are reproduced from the published product information. They are more useful than trying to estimate ingredient amounts from the tube size, because the manufacturer itself presents the formula as concentrations.
| Ingredient | Listed concentration | What the sources establish |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl salicylate | 10.20% | Listed as an active ingredient in the finished topical cream. |
| Menthol | 5.44% | Listed as an active ingredient in the finished topical cream. |
| Eugenol | 1.36% | Listed as an active ingredient in the finished topical cream. |
| Excipients | q.s. 1 tube | DHG Pharma states sufficient excipients to form one tube; the page does not give a complete excipient list. |
Key takeaway
The formula is a combined manufactured cream. The published product pages do not provide separate pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic data for Counterpain, so individual ingredients should not be presented as separate treatments.
Highest Listed Concentration
Methyl Salicylate in Counterpain
Methyl salicylate is listed at 10.20%, making it the highest-percentage active ingredient in the published Counterpain formula.
DHG Pharma's English product description also notes that the finished cream has a strong odor of methyl salicylate. That statement describes the manufactured product rather than assigning a separate therapeutic claim to methyl salicylate by itself.
What Can We Say From the Published Sources?
Long Châu states that Counterpain's main ingredients are used together for local pain relief when the cream is applied to the skin. Neither Long Châu nor the DHG Pharma Counterpain page provides separate pharmacodynamic data that would justify attributing a precise percentage of the finished product's effect to methyl salicylate alone.
Important context: Counterpain should be evaluated as the finished dermal cream, not as isolated methyl salicylate used on its own.
Second Listed Active
Menthol in Counterpain
Menthol is listed at 5.44% in the official Counterpain formula. Long Châu publishes the same concentration for the 30g presentation.
The source pages identify menthol as one of the active ingredients but do not publish separate Counterpain-specific pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic data. For that reason, this guide keeps the description limited to the documented formula instead of assigning a separate clinical effect that the product pages do not state.
Why the Concentration Matters
The 5.44% figure lets readers distinguish the actual listed formula from generic descriptions of topical creams. When comparing products, always compare the active ingredients and concentrations printed for the specific product.
Third Listed Active
Eugenol in Counterpain
Eugenol is listed at 1.36%. Both DHG Pharma and Long Châu identify it as one of the three active ingredients in the finished cream.
As with the other actives, the Counterpain product pages do not provide separate pharmacodynamic data for eugenol in this specific formulation. The most accurate way to describe it here is therefore as a documented component of the combined topical formula.
If you are checking Counterpain because of an ingredient sensitivity, the manufacturer's contraindications state that the cream should not be used by anyone with hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the product.
Supporting Formula
What About Counterpain Excipients?
DHG Pharma lists the excipients as q.s. 1 tube, meaning a sufficient quantity is used to form the finished cream. The Counterpain page does not publish a complete list of those excipients.
Not a complete excipient list
The manufacturer's formula section gives the three active ingredients, then states that excipients are present in sufficient quantity for one tube.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is specifically named
The warnings section separately identifies sodium lauryl sulfate because it may cause local skin reactions or increase irritation from other products applied to the same area.
Skin-barrier warning
DHG Pharma states that people with reduced skin-barrier function, such as atopic dermatitis, may be more sensitive to the irritant properties of sodium lauryl sulfate.
Formula Context
How Should the Counterpain Formula Be Interpreted?
The three active ingredients are part of one finished topical medicine. Long Châu states that the main ingredients provide local pain relief when the cream is rubbed onto the skin, while DHG Pharma lists Counterpain for muscle pain, pain associated with rheumatic conditions and sprains.
However, Long Châu also states that pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic data are not available on its Counterpain page. That matters when discussing ingredients: the published product information supports the formula and approved use, but it does not support assigning a detailed Counterpain-specific mechanism or clinical contribution to each ingredient separately.
Uses & Application
Want the practical Counterpain guide?
For the listed uses, topical application, frequency and everyday precautions, read the dedicated Counterpain cream uses and application article.
Ingredient Safety
Counterpain Ingredient-Related Safety Points
Because this article focuses on the formula, the points below summarize only the ingredient-related warnings and restrictions published by the manufacturer.
Do not use Counterpain if you are hypersensitive to any ingredient in the product.
Use the cream externally and only on intact skin; do not apply it to damaged, infected or open skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes, and do not take the cream orally.
Sodium lauryl sulfate may contribute to local stinging, burning or increased irritation, especially when the skin barrier is impaired.
Essential Reading
Counterpain Safety and Precautions
For contraindications, age restrictions, application warnings and other safety information, use the dedicated safety guide.
Original Vietnamese Product
Counterpain Analgesic Cream 30g
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- 30g dermal cream tube
- Manufactured by DHG Pharma
- Three listed active ingredients
- Original Vietnamese packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Counterpain Ingredients FAQ
What are the active ingredients in Counterpain?
DHG Pharma lists methyl salicylate 10.20%, menthol 5.44% and eugenol 1.36% as the active ingredients.
How much methyl salicylate is in Counterpain?
The published formula lists methyl salicylate at 10.20%.
How much menthol is in Counterpain?
Menthol is listed at 5.44% in the official product formula.
Does Counterpain contain eugenol?
Yes. Eugenol is one of the three listed active ingredients and is present at 1.36%.
Does Counterpain contain sodium lauryl sulfate?
DHG Pharma specifically refers to sodium lauryl sulfate in the warning section and notes that it may cause local skin reactions or increase irritation. The product page does not provide a complete excipient list.
Are the full excipients listed on the DHG Pharma Counterpain page?
No. The formula section states that excipients are present in a sufficient quantity for one tube, but it does not publish a complete excipient list on that page.
Complete FAQ
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For broader questions about application, frequency, safety, side effects and product use, visit the complete Counterpain FAQ.
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Sources: DHG Pharma Counterpain product information and Nhà thuốc Long Châu Counterpain 30g product information, accessed August 2026. This article provides general product information and does not replace the current package insert or professional medical advice.
