Medical topical pain relief options with higher potency and variety
A need for expanded OTC topical pain relief options, including higher-concentration lidocaine formulations (full 5%) and topical muscle relaxant medications. The author wants targeted, localized pain relief alternatives to systemic oral medications for when only a specific body area is affected.
SOURCE TRANSMISSION
Just gave a friend a bottle of the hardcore CBD oil I made that also has just a bit of THC. All of my friends are always coming at each other with pain relief goops. Between the CBD/ lavender/ limonene balm a friend made and my bottle of oil, I'm very happy with my topical options.
“I wish there were more medical topical options. I can't believe it took so long for Voltaren/Lidocaine to be OTC. Still wish they'd make the Lidocaine full 5% though. I also think they should have topical muscle relaxants. Why take a pill for whole body when only one part hurts.”
CLASSIFIER RATIONALE
The post expresses genuine unmet demand for a category of medical topical products (higher-concentration lidocaine formulations and topical muscle relaxants) that the author believes don't exist or are inadequately available. This is a legitimate product/service category gap, not venting or sarcasm.
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