CVS PAIN RELIEF- menthol gel

CVS Pain Relief by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

CVS Pain Relief by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient

Menthol 4%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

• simple backache
• arthritis
• strains
• bruises
• sprains

Warnings

For external use only

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces

Do not use

• if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
• on open wounds, damaged or irritated skin
• with a heating pad or TENS device

When using this product

Use only as directed

• Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
• Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin.
• Do not use wiht other ointments, creams, sprays, or liniments
• Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive skin irritation develops
• Do not bandage
• Wash hands after use with cool water
• Do not use with heating pad or device
• Store in a cool, dry place

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and recur

If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

If swallowed, seek professional help and contact Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage as necessary.

Children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician

Inactive ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica Flower) Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Camphor, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Organic Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Silicone Dioxide, Water

Principal Display Panel - 74 mL Bottle Label

CVS Health ®

Compare to the active ingredient in Biofreeze ® Pain Relief Roll-On*

Pain Relief Roll-On

MENTHOL 4%

• Fast-acting pain relief
• Relieves muscle pain
• Soothes aggravated nerves
• Vanishing scent

2.5 FL OZ (74 mL)

Principal Display Panel - 89 mL Tube Label

CVS Health ®

Compare to the active ingredient in Biofreeze ® Pain Relief Gel*

Pain Relief Gel

MENTHOL 4%

• Fast-acting pain relief
• Relieves muscle pain
• Soothes aggravated nerves
• Vanishing scent

3 FL OZ (89 mL)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CVS PAIN RELIEF 
menthol gel

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 51316-933
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	40 mg  in 1 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
FRANKINCENSE (UNII: R9XLF1R1WM)
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER (UNII: P0M7O4Y7YD)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (UNII: I753WB2F1M)
ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS LEAF (UNII: 1Q953B4O4F)
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (UNII: RUE8E6T4NB)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF (UNII: W2ZU1RY8B0)
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET)
CARBOMER 940 (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)
ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT (UNII: 597E9BI3Z3)
ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER (UNII: OZ0E5Y15PZ)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 51316-933-03	89 mL in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/12/2026
2	NDC: 51316-933-25	74 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	02/12/2026

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M017	02/12/2026

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)