Cofal Fuerte analgesic cream

Cofal is a well-known brand of topical analgesic cream, primarily used for muscle and joint pain relief. It originated in Costa Rica, developed by the local pharmaceutical company Laboratorios Stein. The brand is particularly famous in Central America for its 'Fuerte' (strong) variant, which is popular among athletes and people with chronic pain. Over time, the brand became part of a larger corporate portfolio through acquisitions.

Currently, Cofal is owned by Aspen Pharmacare, a multinational pharmaceutical company based in South Africa. The product continues to be manufactured in Central America, specifically at facilities in Costa Rica, to serve the Latin American market. It remains a staple in household medicine cabinets throughout the region due to its effective formula containing menthol and camphor.