Piramal Pharma’s Sloan’s markets itself as a time-honoured joint pain remedy, but dig deeper and it unravels: an irrational fixed-dose mix of counter-irritantsmethyl salicylate, menthol, camphor, turpentine oil, eucalyptus oil, and capsicumthat doesnt feature in major pharmacopeias like the WHO or USP and lacks meaningful evidence for arthritis relief. Rather than treating inflammation or addressing joint pathology, it simply relies on sensory distractionthe burn-and-cool trickwhich may delay proper diagnosis and treatment.
It also carries non-trivial risks: systemic salicylate poisoning, camphor neurotoxicity, turpentine irritation, and capsicum hypersensitivity, all while being sold as harmless heritage relief. What appears to be a nostalgic, trusted brand is in truth an outdated cocktail of irritants wrapped in clever marketing by Piramal Pharma.
If youre struggling with chronic or arthritic pain, see a real doctor instead of trusting Sloans illusion of comfort.