Methyl Salicylate and Menthol Topical

DEA Class;  (OTC)

Common Brand Names; Arthritis Formula Bengay, Bayer Muscle and Joint Cream, Bengay Original Ointment, Arthritis Hot, Deep Down Rub, Greaseless Bengay Pain Relieving Cream, Icy Hot Balm, Icy Hot Chill Stick, Icy Hot Cream, Maximum Strength Flexall 454, Mentholatum Deep Heating Rub Extra Strength, Mentholatum Sports Pain Relief Hot, Mentholatum Sports Pain Relief Warm, Salonpas Arthritis Pain, Salonpas Pain Relief Patch, Theragesic Cream, Tylenol PRECISE Pain Relieving Cream

Hypersensitivity

For external use only

Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes

Do not bandage tightly

Stop use and ask healthcare professional if symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days, condition worsens or symptoms persist for >7 days, excessive skin irritation occurs

Not for application to wounds or damaged skin

Do not use heating pad or a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions

If redness over affected area present, ask a healthcare professional

Keep out of reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact poison control center right away

Avoid using over large surface area or for prolonged duration, particularly in young children (risk of salicylism)

Ask a health professional before use; it is especially important not to use methyl salicylate at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor; may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery

Ask a healthcare professional

methylsalicylate/menthol

topical cream

• 12.8%/5.91%
• 15%/1%
• 15%/10%
• 30%/8%
• 30%/10%

topical lotion

• 20%/6%

transdermal patch

• 10%/3%
• 10%/1.5%

aerosol foam

• 10%/3%

aerosol spray

• 10%/3%

balm topical

• 29%/7.6%

stick topical

• 30%/10%