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Muscle and Joint Pain Relief

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Discount Drug Mart, Inc.
Label updated
2015-11-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL · METHYL SALICYLATE
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Active ingredients

Menthol 10%

Methyl salicylate 15%

Uses

temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains
  • bruises
  • sprains
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with a heating pad
  • If you are allergic any of the ingredients
  • on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions

Ask a doctor before use if you have

redness over the affected area.

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
  • do not bandage tightly

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
  • excessive skin irritation occurs

Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • use only as directed
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

carbomer 940, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glycerol monostearate, isoprophyl myristate, methylparaben, PEG 15 glyceryl stearate, propylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, trolamine

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Topical analgesic

Package label

Discount Drug Mart Greaseless Muscle Rub

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 24259fe5-c725-17e0-e054-00144ff88e88 · Version 1
NDC: 53943-991