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#

ProductCVS Muscle Rub

Active ingredientMETHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL

Label structure10 sections

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-746-7287

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

Package LabelPackage Carton

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
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 table
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#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
51316-994	CVS MUSCLE RUB (MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15%) CREAM [CVS HEALTH]	4	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows	20241213_c72c9a95-4226-6d69-e053-2a95a90a8e1c.zip

Products#

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

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

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 table
Product NDC	Package NDC
51316-994	51316-994-03

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 11 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
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#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
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	Exact identifier ndc (package): 51316-994-03 ndc (product): 51316-994 ndc11 (package): 51316099403 spl id: 28f167fe-8dac-4758-e063-6294a90ab0a2 spl set id: c72c9a95-4226-6d69-e053-2a95a90a8e1c

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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