Uses
What the official label says Menthol and methyl salicylate (topical) is used for
Menthol and methyl salicylate is an over-the-counter topical pain reliever (topical analgesic) that is used on the skin. The label provided here is short.
The label says it is used for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.
Purpose (from the over-the-counter label): Topical analgesic
Read the label's “Indications and usage” section (verbatim)
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
Names & forms
Brand names, forms and strengths
Brand names (from RxNorm; not every brand is still sold): Arthritis Hot Pain Relief, Castiva Cooling, Cramergesic, Eagle Brand Medicated Oil, Ling Nam Ultra Balm, Rocainol, Thera-Gesic, Thera-Gesic Plus, Tricylate, Xoten.
Generic name: menthol and methyl salicylate · RxNorm ID (RxCUI): 466537
| Form | Strengths listed in RxNorm |
|---|---|
| Medicated Patch | menthol 0.05 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.01 MG/MG, menthol 0.02 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.02 MG/MG, menthol 0.04 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.01 MG/MG, menthol 0.04 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.005 MG/MG, menthol 0.03 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.01 MG/MG, menthol 0.085 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.105 MG/MG, menthol 0.03 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.1 MG/MG |
| Topical Cream | menthol 70 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 140 MG/ML, menthol 25 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 110 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 310 MG/ML, menthol 30 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 70 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 200 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 50 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 120 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 170 MG/ML, menthol 10 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML, menthol 28.4 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 182 MG/ML, menthol 40 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 12.5 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 300 MG/ML, menthol 20 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 80 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 300 MG/ML, menthol 40 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 250 MG/ML, menthol 160 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 300 MG/ML |
| Topical Gel | menthol 0.08 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.16 MG/MG, menthol 0.02 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.1 MG/MG, menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.15 MG/MG |
| Topical Lotion | menthol 50 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 140 MG/ML, menthol 125 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 62.5 MG/ML, menthol 50 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 30 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 60 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 200 MG/ML, menthol 30 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML |
| Topical Oil | menthol 145 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 300 MG/ML, menthol 160 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 350 MG/ML, menthol 80 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 260 MG/ML, menthol 140 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML |
| Topical Ointment | menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.3 MG/MG, menthol 0.03 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.12 MG/MG, menthol 0.08 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.16 MG/MG, menthol 0.019 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.137 MG/MG, menthol 0.14 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.232 MG/MG, menthol 0.15 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.15 MG/MG, menthol 0.16 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.32 MG/MG, menthol 0.135 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.3 MG/MG, menthol 0.125 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.125 MG/MG, menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.15 MG/MG, menthol 0.02 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.1 MG/MG, menthol 0.076 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.29 MG/MG, menthol 0.06 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.14 MG/MG |
| Topical Solution | menthol 25 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 249 MG/ML, menthol 12.5 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 145 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 300 MG/ML, menthol 50 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 140 MG/ML, menthol 160 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 280 MG/ML |
| Topical Spray | menthol 30 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 100 MG/ML, menthol 8 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 30 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 120 MG/ML, menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 50 MG/ML, menthol 50 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 110 MG/ML, menthol 91 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 290 MG/ML, menthol 70 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 200 MG/ML |
Strengths are listed so you can recognise a product — not as dosing information. Only your prescriber can decide what is right for you.
Appearance
What Menthol and methyl salicylate (topical) looks like
| Strength | Form | Colour | Shape | Size | Imprint | Score | Labeler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| menthol 1 mg per 100 g / methyl salicylate 2-ethylbutyrate 1.5 mg per 100 g | cream | white | — | — | — | — | Garcoa, Inc. |
From the product data in each manufacturer's label on DailyMed. Many companies make Menthol and methyl salicylate (topical), so your medicine may look different from any shown here. If a pill looks unfamiliar, ask your pharmacist before taking it.
Safety
Important warnings for Menthol and methyl salicylate (topical)
In plain English, the label's key warnings include:
- The label says this product is for external use only and should be kept away from the eyes.
- It says not to bandage tightly and not to apply it to wounds or damaged skin.
- The label says to stop use and ask a doctor if the condition gets worse, or if symptoms last or clear up and then come back.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, the label says to ask a health professional before use. It says to keep it out of reach of children, and if swallowed, to get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Warnings and precautions (verbatim excerpt)
For external use only When using this product avoid contact with the eyes do not bandage tightly do not apply to wounds or damaged skin Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens 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.
This is not a complete list of warnings or side effects. Read the full label and talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. To report a side effect to the FDA, use MedWatch.
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