Viva (topical)
Generic name:camphor, lidocaine, and methyl salicylate (topical) [ KAM-for, LYE-doe-kane, METH-il-sa-LIS-i-late-TOP-ik-al ]
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
What is Viva?
Camphor is a mild pain reliever.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Methyl salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). Viva works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Viva (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to provide temporary relief of mild to moderate aches and pains of the muscles and joints. This medicine may be used for pain caused by muscle stiffness or bruising, arthritis, sprains or strains, backaches, and sore or bruised muscles.
Viva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Viva contains methyl salicylate, which is an NSAID. An NSAID can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while using an NSAID.
Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
An NSAID may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using and NSAID, especially in older adults.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to camphor, lidocaine, or methyl salicylate.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
high blood pressure or heart disease;
a stomach ulcer or bleeding problems;
a habit of drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day;
kidney disease;
an allergy to any skin products; or
an allergy to any NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxib, dic...
