Label: TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF- methyl salicylate, menthol, capsaicin cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated June 15, 2018

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT



    Active ingredients                               Purpose

    Methyl salicylate 20% (16gm)            Topical Analgesic

    Menthol 5% (4gm)                             Topical Analgesic

    Capsaicin 0.035% (0.3gm)                 Topical Analgesic


    For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, muscle soreness and stiffness. This product does not cure any diseases.



    Keep out of reach of children

    Discontinue use and consult a physician if condition worsens or irritation develops. Pain persists for more than 7 days. If pain clears up and then redevelops.

    Warnings: For external use only. Use only as directed. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use with heating devices or pads. Do not cover or bandage tightly. If swallowed, call poison control. If contact does occur with eyes rinse with cold water and call a doctor. Do not use: on cuts or infected skin, on children less than 12 years old, in combination with other topical pain products, if allergic to any ingredients, PABA, aspirin products, or sulfa. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Store below 90 degrees F/32 degrees C.  See USP Controlled Temperature.

    Directions: Use only as directed. Prior to first use, test skin sensitivity by applying a small amount. Apply and massage directly to affected area. Do not use more than 4 times a day. Thoroughly wash hands after application.


    Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cypress Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Green 3 (CI# 42053), Hypromellose, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate-60, Propylene Glycol, sodium Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Water.


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  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 50436-9990

    NDC: 50436-9990-1 120 g in a BOTTLE

  • TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF (METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL, CAPSAICIN) CREAM

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF 
    methyl salicylate, menthol, capsaicin cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50436-9990(NDC:76074-120)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE20 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL5 g  in 100 g
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN.0355 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: Z135WT9208)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (UNII: 3P3ONR6O1S)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100000 MPA.S) (UNII: VM7F0B23ZI)  
    ISOPROPYL PALMITATE (UNII: 8CRQ2TH63M)  
    METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (UNII: 229D0E1QFA)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    POLYSORBATE 60 (UNII: CAL22UVI4M)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50436-9990-1120 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/15/2011
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34801/15/2011
    Labeler - Unit Dose Services (831995316)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Unit Dose Services831995316REPACK(50436-9990) , RELABEL(50436-9990)