CVS MUSCLE BALM- menthol, camphor ointment

CVS Muscle Balm by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

CVS Muscle Balm by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Health. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients

Camphor 11%

Menthol 11%

Purposes

Topical analgesic

Topical analgesic

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not apply to open wounds or damaged skin
• do not bandage or use a heating pad

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens
• severe skin irritation occurs
• pain persists for more than seven days or clears up and recurs a few days later

Keep out of reach of children.

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a healthcare professional before use.

Directions

• Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Rub on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
• Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor before use

Other information

• This product may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Test on small area before use.

Inactive ingredients

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum

Principal Display Panel - 2 x 18 g Carton Label

CVS TM

Ultra Strength

Muscle Balm

Camphor 11%, Menthol 11%

Pain Relieving Ointment

Compare to Tiger Balm ® Ultra

Strength active ingredients †

Temporary Muscle Pain Relief From:

Backaches

Arthritis

Joint pain

Bruises

Strains, Sprains

NET WT 2 X 0.63 OZ (18 g) | TOTAL NET WT 1.26 OZ (37 g)

Principal Display Panel - 18 g Carton Label

CVS Health TM

Compare to the active ingredient in Tiger Balm ®*

Intense Strength

Muscle Balm

Pain Relieving Ointment

Relieves pain where it hurts

Temporary muscle pain relief from:

• Backaches
• Arthritis
• Joint pain
• Bruises
• Strains
• Sprains

NET WT 0.63 OZ (18 g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CVS MUSCLE BALM 
menthol, camphor ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 51316-240
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM - UNII:L7T10EIP3A)	MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM	110 mg  in 1 g
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET)	CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)	110 mg  in 1 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CLOVE OIL (UNII: 578389D6D0)
PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)
PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)
PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENELESS (UNII: 4CA0UO1N3Z)
CHINESE CINNAMON OIL (UNII: A4WO0626T5)
CAJUPUT OIL (UNII: J3TO6BUQ37)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 51316-240-02	2 in 1 CARTON	03/16/2026
1		18 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 51316-240-01	1 in 1 CARTON	03/16/2026
2		18 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M017	03/16/2026

Labeler - CVS Health (062312574)