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Abstract A topical composition comprises a mixture of an aqueous solution of an alcohol containing menthol and/or camphor, and aqueous solution of a carboxyvinyl polymer and a water-soluble basic substance, the composition further contains 0.002 to 1% by weight of sodium chloride and has a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and a viscosity of 2,000 to 20,000 centipoises at 20°C.; the composition may be employed as an anti-flammatory, analgesic or anti-pruritic; when applied to the skin the preparation rapidly forms a membrane and feels comfortable, free of stickiness and ensures satisfactory percutaneous absorption of the menthol and/or camphor. |