How MedicatedOintment Reviews Products

What this site does

MedicatedOintment.com is an editorial guide for anyone choosing an OTC topical. I've spent a decade watching which lidocaine vehicles earn owner loyalty and which petroleum bases get left on the shelf after one use. This isn't a testing lab — it's a math-driven evaluation of active ingredients, viscosity, skin-adhesion, and cost-per-dose, informed by my years on retail floors and production lines. I read the fine print so you don't have to.

How we evaluate

• Active ingredient potency: we verify dosages against FDA OTC monographs.
• Cost-per-dose: volume-adjusted pricing reveal actual value tiers.
• Format fit: ointments vs. creams vs. gels for specific body sites.
• Owner-reported outcomes: aggregate ratings filtered for verified purchases.
• No promotional lens: we strip away packaging claims and compare chemistry.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our ingredient-based evaluations.

How to reach Steve

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.