CVS Muscle Balm

Manufacturer: CVS Health
Effective date: 2026-03-16
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:50:25

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Muscle Balm

Active ingredientMENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM, CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Camphor 11%

Menthol 11%

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

When using this product

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a healthcare professional before use.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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)

Carton

Principal Display Panel - 18 g Carton Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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)

18 g Carton Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
1089847	camphor 11 % / menthol 11 % Topical Ointment	PSN	2
1089847	camphor 0.11 MG/MG / menthol 0.11 MG/MG Topical Ointment	SCD	2
1089847	camphor 11 % / menthol 11 % Topical Ointment	SY	2

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
Resource	Code type	Value	Equivalent identifiers	Source image
Barcode	EAN-13	0050428566138	GTIN-13: 0050428566138 EAN-13: 0050428566138 GTIN-12: 050428566138 UPC-A: 050428566138 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00050428566138	234281_Muscle Balm CTN.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
51316-240-01	CVS Muscle Balm	1 in 1 CARTON	OINTMENT	1	2
51316-240-01	CVS Muscle Balm	18 g in 1 JAR	OINTMENT	18	2
51316-240-02	CVS Muscle Balm	2 in 1 CARTON	OINTMENT	2	2
51316-240-02	CVS Muscle Balm	18 g in 1 JAR	OINTMENT	18	2

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 10 matching rows.

CVS Muscle Balm
Menthol, Camphor
CLOVE OIL
PETROLATUM
PARAFFIN
PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENELESS
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
CHINESE CINNAMON OIL
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)
CAJUPUT OIL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
51316-240	51316-240-02, 51316-240-01

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 8 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
CLOVE OIL	578389D6D0	IACT
PETROLATUM	4T6H12BN9U	IACT
PARAFFIN	I9O0E3H2ZE	IACT
PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENELESS	4CA0UO1N3Z	IACT
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM	L7T10EIP3A	ACTIB
CHINESE CINNAMON OIL	A4WO0626T5	IACT
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)	5TJD82A1ET	ACTIB
CAJUPUT OIL	J3TO6BUQ37	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
CVS Muscle Balm	MENTHOL, CAMPHOR	CVS Health	42796fc4-03be-3b02-e063-6394a90af2ab	2026-03-16	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 51316-240-02 ndc (package): 51316-240-01 ndc (product): 51316-240 ndc11 (package): 51316024001 ndc11 (package): 51316024002 spl id: 4d285396-9dfa-86bc-e063-6294a90ad4de spl set id: 42796fc4-03be-3b02-e063-6394a90af2ab

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