CVS Sore Muscle Rub

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2017-01-04
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 22:48:26

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Sore Muscle Rub Vanishing Scent
Active ingredientMENTHOL
Label structure7 sections

Indications and uses

Temporarily relives minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains muscle sprains bruises cramps

Dosage and administration

Adults and children over 2 years: wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after use apply generously to affected area squeeze desired amount of gel onto affected area using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily Children 2 years or younger: Ask a doctor

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active Ingredient

Menthol 2.5%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical Analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Temporarily relives minor pain associated with:

  • arthritis
  • simple backache
  • muscle strains
  • muscle sprains
  • bruises
  • cramps

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • Use only as directed
  • wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after use
  • do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
  • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

Stop use and ask doctor if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • Condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • redness is present
  • irritation develops

If pregnant or breast-feeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health care professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Adults and children over 2 years:

  • wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after use
  • apply generously to affected area
  • squeeze desired amount of gel onto affected area
  • using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
  • repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily

Children 2 years or younger:

  • Ask a doctor

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbomer, DMDM Hydantoin, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40 (15.47%), Steareth-2, steareth-21, Triethanolamine, water.

Questions or comments

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-635-3696

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1291226menthol 2.5 % Topical CreamPSN2
1291226menthol 25 MG/ML Topical CreamSCD2
1291226menthol 2.5 % Topical CreamSY2

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-712-01CVS Sore Muscle RubVanishing Scent70.8 g in 1 TUBECREAM70.82
69842-712-01CVS Sore Muscle RubVanishing Scent1 in 1 CARTONCREAM12

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69842-712CVS SORE MUSCLE RUB VANISHING SCENT (MENTHOL) CREAM [CVS PHARMACY]2Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20170112_454bbde9-3076-6977-e054-00144ff88e88.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-71269842-712-01

Ingredients#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS Sore Muscle Rub Vanishing ScentMENTHOLCVS Pharmacy454bbde9-3076-6977-e054-00144ff88e882017-01-04WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-712-01
ndc (product): 69842-712
ndc11 (package): 69842071201
spl id: 45d99cac-2d16-0806-e054-00144ff88e88
spl set id: 454bbde9-3076-6977-e054-00144ff88e88

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