CVS Muscle Rub
- Manufacturer
- CVS Health
- Effective date
- 2024-12-11
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:42:33
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Menthol 10%
Methyl Salicylate 15%
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Topical analgesic
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with
Simple backache
arthritis
strains
bruises
sprains
WARNINGS SECTION
For External use only
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
other than as directed
on children under 12 years of age
with a heating pad (may blister skin)
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes
do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
do not bandage tightly
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin redness or excessive irritation of the skin develops
condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning
If swallowed , get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
adults and children 12 years of age or older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
children under 12 years of age: consult a physician
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Store at 20 - 25°C (68-77°F)
Lot No. & Exp. Date, see crimp of tube and see box
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Purified Water, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
1-800-746-7287
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311498 | menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 15 % Topical Cream | PSN | 4 |
| 311498 | menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML Topical Cream | SCD | 4 |
| 311498 | menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 15 % Topical Cream | SY | 4 |
| 311498 | menthol 10 GM / methyl salicylate 15 GM per 100 GM Topical Cream | SY | 4 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-994-03 | CVS Muscle Rub | 85 g in 1 TUBE | CREAM | 85 | 4 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- CVS Muscle Rub
- Menthol 10%, Methyl Salicylate 15%
- GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
- STEARIC ACID
- METHYL SALICYLATE
- SALICYLIC ACID
- MENTHOL
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- TROLAMINE
- GLYCERIN
- WATER
- XANTHAN GUM
- CETYL ALCOHOL
- ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 51316-994 | 51316-994-03 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | 230OU9XXE4 | IACT |
| STEARIC ACID | 4ELV7Z65AP | IACT |
| METHYL SALICYLATE | LAV5U5022Y | ACTIB |
| MENTHOL | L7T10EIP3A | ACTIB |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | HIE492ZZ3T | IACT |
| TROLAMINE | 9O3K93S3TK | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| XANTHAN GUM | TTV12P4NEE | IACT |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 936JST6JCN | IACT |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 8CRQ2TH63M | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Muscle Rub | MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% | CVS Health | c72c9a95-4226-6d69-e053-2a95a90a8e1c | 2024-12-11 | Warnings | 51316-994-03 51316-994 51316099403 28f167fe-8dac-4758-e063-6294a90ab0a2 c72c9a95-4226-6d69-e053-2a95a90a8e1c |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.

