ASPERCREME HEAT- menthol gel 
Chattem, Inc.

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Aspercreme Heat

Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving Gel

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Menthol 10%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:

  • arthritis
  • simple backache
  • muscle strains
  • sprains
  • bruises
  • cramps

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

  • use only as directed
  • do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
  • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
  • a transient burning sensation or redness may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
  • if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately
  • do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • redness is present
  • irritation develops
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

adults and children over 18 years:

  • apply to affected area
  • squeeze desired amount of Aspercreme® Heat Pain Relieving Gel onto affected area
  • using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
  •  repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER

children 18 years or younger: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, capsaicin, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, glycerin, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, SD alcohol 40-2 (15%), steareth-2, stereth-21, triethanolamine, water (245-202)

Principal Display Panel

Acts Fast • Lasts Long
Fast Acting for Minor
Arthritis, Joint &
Muscle Pain Relief
Fast Acting Therapy
Aspercreme Heat
Pain Relieving Gel
Menthol 10%
Net wt 2.5 oz (70.8 g)

Principal Display Panel
Acts Fast • Lasts Long
Fast Acting for Minor
Arthritis, Joint &
Muscle Pain Relief
Fast Acting Therapy
Aspercreme Heat
Pain Relieving Gel
Menthol 10%
Net wt 2.5 oz (70.8 g)

ASPERCREME HEAT 
menthol gel
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41167-0574
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL10 g  in 100 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (55000 CPS) (UNII: 59TL3WG5CO)  
ALLANTOIN (UNII: 344S277G0Z)  
ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM)  
DMDM HYDANTOIN (UNII: BYR0546TOW)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
STEARETH-2 (UNII: V56DFE46J5)  
STEARETH-21 (UNII: 53J3F32P58)  
TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
NONOXYNOL-30 (UNII: JJX07DG188)  
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:41167-0574-01 in 1 CARTON12/01/199802/28/2022
173 mL in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34812/01/199802/28/2022
Labeler - Chattem, Inc. (003336013)

Revised: 3/2022
 
Chattem, Inc.