US Patent 11617727 Topical analgesic gel compositions

Provided are topical analgesic gel compositions having relatively high payloads of menthol and camphor by micro-emulsion technology and methods of preparing topical analgesic gel compositions having relatively high payloads of menthol and camphor. Topical analgesic gel compositions may include from 12 to 16 wt. % menthol; from 4 to 8 wt. % camphor; from 0.1 to 2 wt. % carbomer; and 60 to 70 wt. % solvent. Topical analgesic gel compositions can have a viscosity from 60,000 to 110,000 centipoise.