Label: CVS MUSCLE RUB- menthol 10%, methyl salicylate 15% cream

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

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Menthol 10%

    Methyl Salicylate 15%

  • PURPOSE

    Topical analgesic

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with

    Simple backache

    arthritis

    strains

    bruises

    sprains

  • WARNINGS

    For External use only

    Do not use

    other than as directed

    on children under 12 years of age

    with a heating pad (may blister skin)

    When using this product

    avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes

    do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

    do not bandage tightly

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    skin redness or excessive irritation of the skin develops

    condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days

    symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning

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

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    adults and children 12 years of age or older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

    children under 12 years of age: consult a physician

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Store at 20 - 25°C (68-77°F)

    Lot No. & Exp. Date, see crimp of tube and see box

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum

  • QUESTIONS

    1-800-746-7287

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Package LabelPackage Carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS MUSCLE RUB 
    menthol 10%, methyl salicylate 15% cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-994
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE150 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    ISOPROPYL PALMITATE (UNII: 8CRQ2TH63M)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-994-0385 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/31/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34808/31/2022
    Labeler - CVS Health (062312574)
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