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Muscle and Joint Pain Relief

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Active ingredients
  • Menthol 10 g/100 g
  • Methyl Salicylate 15 g/100 g
Other brand names
Dosage form
Cream
Route
Topical
Prescription status
OTC (over the counter)
Pregnancy
See Pregnancy Use Section
Lactation
See Lactation Use Section
Marketed in the U.S.
Since 2012
Label revision date
February 8, 2023
Drug Information (PDF)
Prescribing information, PDF file
Active ingredients
  • Menthol 10 g/100 g
  • Methyl Salicylate 15 g/100 g
Other brand names
Dosage form
Cream
Route
Topical
Prescription status
OTC (over the counter)
CSA schedule
Not a scheduled drug
Pregnancy
See Pregnancy Use Section
Lactation
See Lactation Use Section
Marketed in the U.S.
Since 2012
Label revision date
February 8, 2023
Manufacturer
Valu Merchandisers, Co.
Registration number
part348
NDC root
63941-317
Drug Information (PDF)
Prescribing information, PDF file
Packaging Info
Packaging & NDC Codes

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Drug Overview

Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub is a topical product designed to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains in your muscles and joints. It can be particularly helpful for conditions such as simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.

By applying this muscle rub to the affected area, you may experience soothing relief from discomfort, allowing you to continue with your daily activities more comfortably.

Uses

You can use this medication to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains in your muscles and joints. It is effective for conditions such as simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains. This means if you're dealing with discomfort from any of these issues, this medication may help ease your pain and improve your comfort.

It's important to note that there are no reported teratogenic effects (which means it doesn't cause birth defects) or nonteratogenic effects associated with this medication. This makes it a safer option for those concerned about these specific risks.

Dosage and Administration

It's important to use this medication only as directed by your healthcare provider. If you are an adult or a child aged 12 years or older, you can apply it to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day. Make sure to follow the recommended frequency to ensure safety and effectiveness.

If the patient is a child under 12 years old, it's best to consult a doctor before use. They can provide guidance on the appropriate dosage and application for younger patients. Always prioritize safety and follow the advice of a healthcare professional.

What to Avoid

You should avoid using this product on wounds or damaged skin, as it may cause irritation or worsen the condition. Additionally, do not use it in combination with a heating pad, as this could lead to excessive heat and potential harm. If you are considering using this product for a child under 12 years of age who has arthritis-like conditions, please refrain from doing so, as it is not recommended for that age group. Always prioritize safety and consult a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Side Effects

When using this product, it's important to be aware of some potential side effects and precautions. You should avoid using it on wounds or damaged skin, and it should not be applied with a heating pad. If you notice any redness in the area where you apply the product, consult your doctor before continuing use.

While using the product, keep it away from your eyes and mucous membranes, and avoid wrapping the area too tightly. If your condition worsens, symptoms last more than 7 days, or if you experience excessive skin irritation, stop using the product and seek medical advice. Additionally, keep it out of reach of children, as ingestion can be harmful; if swallowed, contact a medical professional or Poison Control Center immediately.

Warnings and Precautions

This product is for external use only, so please avoid applying it to wounds or damaged skin. It should not be used with a heating pad or on children under 12 years old who have arthritis-like conditions. If you notice redness in the area you plan to treat, consult your doctor before using the product.

While using this product, be careful to keep it away from your eyes and mucous membranes, and avoid wrapping the area tightly with a bandage. If your condition worsens, symptoms last longer than 7 days, or if you experience excessive skin irritation, stop using the product and contact your doctor. Additionally, if symptoms improve and then return within a few days, reach out to your healthcare provider. Always keep this product out of reach of children, and if it is swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Overdose

If you or someone else has swallowed too much of a medication, it’s important to act quickly. You should seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Signs of an overdose can vary, but they may include unusual drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty breathing.

Remember, it’s always better to be safe and get professional advice if you suspect an overdose. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Pregnancy Use

When considering the use of "MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN RELIEF" cream, which contains menthol and methyl salicylate, it's important to note that there are no specific guidelines or safety information provided regarding its use during pregnancy. This means that the product's effects on pregnant individuals and their developing babies have not been clearly studied or established.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is always best to consult with your healthcare provider before using any medication or topical treatment. They can help you weigh the potential risks and benefits based on your individual circumstances.

Lactation Use

If you are breastfeeding, you can feel reassured that there are no specific warnings or recommendations regarding the use of this product while nursing. Additionally, there is no information available about whether this product is excreted in breast milk or any potential risks to your infant.

As always, if you have any concerns or questions about using this product while breastfeeding, it's a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Pediatric Use

If your child is under 12 years old and has arthritis-like conditions, it's important not to use this medication. For children in this age group, you should consult a doctor before use.

For those aged 12 and older, you can apply the medication to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day. Always follow your healthcare provider's guidance to ensure safe and effective use.

Geriatric Use

When it comes to using this medication in older adults, there is no specific information available about how it may affect you or if any dosage adjustments are necessary. This means that the usual guidelines for safety and precautions that often apply to elderly patients are not detailed in the insert.

If you are an older adult or a caregiver, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting this medication. They can provide personalized advice and ensure that it is safe and appropriate for your individual health needs.

Renal Impairment

If you have kidney problems, it's important to know that the drug insert does not provide specific information about dosage adjustments, special monitoring, or safety considerations for your condition. This means that there are no tailored guidelines for how this medication should be used if you have renal impairment (kidney issues).

Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice and to ensure that any medication you take is safe and appropriate for your health situation. They can help you understand how to manage your treatment effectively while considering your kidney health.

Hepatic Impairment

If you have liver problems, it's important to know that the provided drug insert does not include specific information about dosage adjustments, special monitoring, or precautions for your condition. This means that there are no established guidelines for how this medication should be used in patients with liver impairment.

Before starting any new medication, including this one, you should discuss your liver health with your healthcare provider. They can help determine the best approach for your treatment and ensure your safety.

Drug Interactions

It's important to have open conversations with your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, even if there are no specific drug interactions or laboratory test interactions noted for your treatment. This ensures that your healthcare team can provide the best care tailored to your needs.

Always feel free to ask questions and share all the medications and supplements you are using. This helps your provider monitor your health effectively and make informed decisions about your treatment.

Storage and Handling

To ensure the best performance of your product, store it in a cool, dry place at a temperature between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). This temperature range helps maintain the product's effectiveness and safety.

When handling the product, be sure to do so with clean hands and in a sterile field (a clean area free from germs) to prevent contamination. Always follow any specific disposal instructions provided to ensure safe and responsible disposal of any components.

Additional Information

You should apply this medication topically to the affected area, using it no more than 3 to 4 times a day if you are an adult or a child aged 12 years and older. If the patient is under 12 years old, it's important to consult a doctor before use. Always follow the recommended application guidelines for safe and effective treatment.

FAQ

What is Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub used for?

Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, including simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.

How should I use Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub?

Apply the rub to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily for adults and children 12 years and older. For children under 12, consult a doctor.

Are there any contraindications for using this product?

Do not use Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub on wounds or damaged skin, with a heating pad, or on children under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions.

What should I do if I experience excessive skin irritation?

Stop using the product and consult a doctor if excessive skin irritation occurs.

What precautions should I take when using this product?

Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes, do not bandage tightly, and keep it out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.

What should I do if my condition worsens or symptoms persist?

If your condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days, stop use and consult a doctor.

Is there any information about using this product during pregnancy or while nursing?

There are no specific warnings or recommendations regarding the use of this product during pregnancy or lactation.

What is the storage requirement for Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub?

Store the product at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Packaging Info

Below are the non-prescription pack sizes of Muscle and Joint Pain Relief (menthol, methyl salicylate). Columns show Packaging, Formulation Type, and Active Ingredient Strength.

Packaging configurations for Muscle and Joint Pain Relief.
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Drug Information (PDF)

This file contains official product information for Muscle and Joint Pain Relief, including active ingredients, dosage, warnings, and labeling as submitted by the manufacturer for OTC distribution.

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Description

Best Choice Greaseless Muscle Rub is a topical formulation designed for muscle relief. It is presented in a greaseless dosage form, allowing for easy application without leaving a residue. The product is intended for external use and is formulated to provide soothing relief to sore muscles.

Uses and Indications

This drug is indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with muscles and joints. Specifically, it is effective for conditions such as simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.

There are no teratogenic or nonteratogenic effects associated with this drug.

Dosage and Administration

The medication should be used only as directed. For adults and children aged 12 years and older, it is recommended to apply the product to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily. For children under 12 years of age, it is advised to consult a physician before use.

Contraindications

Use is contraindicated in the following situations:

The product should not be applied to wounds or damaged skin due to the risk of exacerbating the injury or causing infection. Additionally, the use of this product in conjunction with a heating pad is contraindicated, as it may lead to excessive heat and potential skin damage. Furthermore, it is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age who present with arthritis-like conditions, as safety and efficacy have not been established in this population.

Warnings and Precautions

This product is intended for external use only. It is contraindicated for application on wounds or damaged skin and should not be used in conjunction with a heating pad. Additionally, it is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age who present with arthritis-like conditions.

Healthcare professionals should advise patients to consult a physician prior to use if there is any redness present over the affected area. During application, it is crucial to avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, and patients should refrain from tightly bandaging the area.

Patients must be instructed to discontinue use and seek medical advice if any of the following occur: the condition worsens or symptoms persist beyond 7 days; symptoms resolve only to reappear within a few days; or if excessive skin irritation develops.

To ensure safety, this product should be kept out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. In the event of ingestion, immediate medical assistance should be sought, or contact with a Poison Control Center is recommended.

Side Effects

Patients using this product should be aware that it is intended for external use only. It is contraindicated for application on wounds or damaged skin, and should not be used in conjunction with a heating pad. Additionally, it is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age who have arthritis-like conditions.

Participants are advised to consult a healthcare professional prior to use if there is any redness over the affected area. During application, it is important to avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes, and to refrain from tightly bandaging the area.

Patients should discontinue use and seek medical advice if the condition worsens, if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, if symptoms resolve and then recur within a few days, or if excessive skin irritation occurs.

Furthermore, it is crucial to keep this product out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. In the event of swallowing the product, immediate medical assistance should be sought or contact with a Poison Control Center is recommended.

Drug Interactions

No specific drug interactions have been identified in the available data. Additionally, there are no reported interactions with laboratory tests. Therefore, no dosage adjustments or monitoring recommendations are necessary based on the current information.

Packaging & NDC

Below are the non-prescription pack sizes of Muscle and Joint Pain Relief (menthol, methyl salicylate). Columns show Packaging, Formulation Type, and Active Ingredient Strength.

Packaging configurations for Muscle and Joint Pain Relief.
Details

Pediatric Use

Pediatric patients under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions should not use this medication. For children in this age group, it is advised to consult a healthcare professional before use.

For adolescents aged 12 years and older, the recommended application is to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Geriatric Use

Elderly patients may not have specific information regarding the use of this medication, including dosage adjustments, safety concerns, or special precautions. Therefore, healthcare providers should exercise caution when prescribing this medication to geriatric patients. It is advisable to monitor these patients closely for any adverse effects or changes in therapeutic response, given the lack of targeted data for this population.

Pregnancy

There are no specific statements regarding the use of "MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN RELIEF - menthol, methyl salicylate cream" during pregnancy. The prescribing information does not provide safety concerns, dosage modifications, or special precautions for pregnant patients. As such, healthcare professionals should exercise caution when recommending this product to women of childbearing potential and consider the lack of data on potential fetal impacts. It is advisable to weigh the benefits against any potential risks when considering the use of this product in pregnant patients.

Lactation

There are no specific warnings or recommendations regarding the use of this product by lactating mothers. Additionally, there is no information available concerning the potential for excretion in breast milk or any associated risks to breastfed infants.

Renal Impairment

Patients with renal impairment have not been specifically addressed in the drug insert text regarding dosage adjustments, special monitoring, or safety considerations. Therefore, healthcare professionals should exercise caution when prescribing this medication to patients with reduced kidney function, as the lack of data necessitates careful clinical judgment. Regular monitoring of renal function may be advisable in these patients to ensure safety and efficacy.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no available information regarding the use of this medication in patients with hepatic impairment. Consequently, there are no dosage adjustments, special monitoring requirements, or precautions specified for individuals with compromised liver function. Healthcare professionals should exercise caution and consider the lack of data when prescribing this medication to patients with liver problems.

Overdosage

In the event of an overdosage, it is imperative to seek immediate medical assistance. If the substance is ingested, healthcare professionals should be contacted without delay, or the individual should reach out to a Poison Control Center for guidance.

Prompt intervention is crucial to mitigate potential adverse effects associated with overdosage. Healthcare providers are advised to monitor the patient closely for any symptoms that may arise and to initiate appropriate management procedures based on the clinical presentation.

Nonclinical Toxicology

No teratogenic or non-teratogenic effects have been reported in the available nonclinical studies. Additionally, there is no information regarding animal pharmacology and toxicology. The absence of data limits the assessment of potential risks associated with the compound in these areas.

Postmarketing Experience

No postmarketing experience details are available in the insert text.

Patient Counseling

Healthcare providers should advise patients to keep this product out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. In the event of swallowing, patients should seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Patients should be informed not to use this product on wounds or damaged skin, and it should not be used in conjunction with a heating pad. Additionally, it is important to caution patients against using this product on children under 12 years of age who have arthritis-like conditions.

Healthcare providers should instruct patients to stop using the product and consult a doctor if their condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days. Patients should also be advised to discontinue use and seek medical advice if symptoms resolve and then recur within a few days, or if excessive skin irritation occurs.

While using this product, patients should be reminded to avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes and to refrain from tightly bandaging the affected area. Lastly, patients should be encouraged to consult a doctor before use if there is redness over the affected area.

Storage and Handling

The product is supplied in various package configurations, with specific NDC numbers available for identification. It is essential to store the product at a controlled temperature range of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) to maintain its integrity and efficacy. Proper storage conditions must be adhered to, ensuring that the product is kept within the specified temperature limits to prevent degradation.

Additional Clinical Information

The medication is administered topically. For adults and children aged 12 years and older, it should be applied to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily. For children under 12 years of age, it is advised to consult a doctor regarding the appropriate use.

No further information is available regarding laboratory tests, abuse potential, patient counseling, or postmarketing experience.

Drug Information (PDF)

This file contains official product information for Muscle and Joint Pain Relief, including active ingredients, dosage, warnings, and labeling as submitted by the manufacturer for OTC distribution.

View product document (PDF)

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