CVS Pain Relief Colorless Gel

Manufacturer: CVS
Effective date: 2024-12-11
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 00:42:35

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Pain Relief

Active ingredientMENTHOL

Label structure7 sections

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1800-222-1222

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Menthol 4%

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical Analgesic

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Temporary relief from minor aches and pains of sore muscles and joints associated with:

arthritis

backache

strains

sprains

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

Flammable: Keep away from excessive heat or open flame

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have: sensitive skin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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 with other ointments, creams, sprays or liniments

Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops

Do not bandage or use with heating pad or device

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight

Wash hands after use with cool water

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children: If accidentally ingested, get medical help or contact a poison Control immediately (1800-222-1222)

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thin film over affected areas not more than daily: massage not necessary

Children under 2 years of age : Consult physician

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camphor, Carbomer, Dimethyl Sulphone (MSM), Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Water

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Package Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
415974	menthol 4 % Topical Gel	PSN	3
415974	menthol 0.04 MG/MG Topical Gel	SCD	3
415974	menthol 4 % Topical Gel	SY	3

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
51316-997-04	CVS Pain Relief	85 g in 1 TUBE	GEL	85		3

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
51316-997	CVS PAIN RELIEF (MENTHOL 4%) GEL [CVS]	3	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows	20241213_d1660d55-1ee0-7aa2-e053-2995a90a6579.zip

Products#

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

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

CVS Pain Relief
Menthol 4%
GLYCERIN
DIMETHYL SULFONE
GREEN TEA LEAF
TROLAMINE
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
MENTHOL
CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED)
ARNICA MONTANA
ALOE VERA LEAF
PHENOXYETHANOL
WATER
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
51316-997	51316-997-04

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
DIMETHYL SULFONE	9H4PO4Z4FT	IACT
GREEN TEA LEAF	W2ZU1RY8B0	IACT
TROLAMINE	9O3K93S3TK	IACT
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL	ND2M416302	IACT
MENTHOL	L7T10EIP3A	ACTIB
CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED)	59TL3WG5CO	IACT
ARNICA MONTANA	O80TY208ZW	IACT
ALOE VERA LEAF	ZY81Z83H0X	IACT
PHENOXYETHANOL	HIE492ZZ3T	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)	5TJD82A1ET	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 Pain Relief	MENTHOL 4%	CVS	d1660d55-1ee0-7aa2-e053-2995a90a6579	2024-12-11	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 51316-997-04 ndc (product): 51316-997 ndc11 (package): 51316099704 spl id: 28f15d7e-f9cc-4807-e063-6294a90ab6f7 spl set id: d1660d55-1ee0-7aa2-e053-2995a90a6579

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