Label: CVS HEALTH PAIN-RELIEVING PATCH- menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor patch

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated December 28, 2025

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  • Active Ingredients

    Camphor 3.1%
    Menthol 6.0%
    Methyl Salicylate 10.0%

  • Purpose

    Topical analgesic

  • Uses

    For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints: arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains, muscle sprains, and bruises.

  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before
    use.

    Do not use

    Do not use■More than one patch on your body at a time■ On wounds or damaged skin■ With a heating
    pad ■If you are allergic to any 1ngred1ents of this product

    When using this product

    ■Use only as directed■ Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or rashes ■ Do not bandage tightly ■ Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics ■ Dispose of used patch away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug product which can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests the patch.

    Stop use and consult a doctor if

    ■Rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops

    ■ Condition worsens
    ■Symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

    If pregnant or breastfeeding

    ask a health professional before use

    Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
    (1-800-222-1222) right away

  • Directions


    Adults and children 12 years of age and over: ■ Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, ointments and creams. Remove patch from film, apply to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary. Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening. Children under 12 years of age: ■ Consult a physician.

  • Other information

    Store in a clean, dry place outside of direct sunlight. Protect from excessive moisture

  • Inactive Ingredients

    hydrogenated poly, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, petroleum, styrene/isoprene copolymer

  • Questions or comments

    Call 1-866-326-1313

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS HEALTH PAIN-RELIEVING PATCH 
    menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor patch
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-992
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE10 g  in 100 g
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)3.1 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL6 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE TYPE I (UNII: U333RI6EB7)  
    STYRENE/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER (MW 500000) (UNII: 5Z4DPO246A)  
    PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRAKIS(3-(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPIONATE) (UNII: 255PIF62MS)  
    LIQUID PETROLEUM (UNII: 6ZAE7X688J)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-992-066 in 1 CARTON09/01/2024
    19 g in 1 PATCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01709/01/2024
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Foshan Aqua Gel Biotech Co., Ltd.529128763manufacture(51316-992)
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