AleveX

camphor and menthol · Lotion · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (To Deliver) Camphor 5.5% Menthol 16%

Purpose

Purpose Pain Relieving Spray

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains bruises Provides penetrating pain relief

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Flammable : do not use near heat, flame, or while smoking. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients When using this product avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120ºF do not bandage tightly do not use with a heating pad, medicated patch or other types of local heat do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or irritation develops pain, swelling or blistering develops where product was applied redness or severe burning develops where product was applied symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120ºF do not bandage tightly do not use with a heating pad, medicated patch or other types of local heat do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or irritation develops pain, swelling or blistering develops where product was applied redness or severe burning develops where product was applied symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older Shake well before use Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Do not apply to face Use in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhalation Wash hands with soap and water after use if product comes in contact with hands Children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients boswellia carterii oil, clove oil, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, dimethyl isosorbide, eucalyptus oil, fragrance, isobutane, isopentane, isopulegol, linseed oil, menthoxypropanediol, pepermint oil, propane, propanediol, rosemary oil, SD alcohol 40-B (13% v/v), thymus mastichina flower oil, tocopherol, vanillyl butyl ether, vinyl caprolactam, vinylpyrrolidone

Questions?

Questions 1-800-395-0689

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Bayer HealthCare LLC (revised Dec 4, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

AleveX NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0280-0049Camphor (synthetic) 5.5 mg/g; Menthol 16 mg/g
Spray
Bayer HealthCare LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0280-0050Menthol 16 mg/g; Camphor (synthetic) 5.5 mg/g
Lotion
Bayer HealthCare LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0280-0063Camphor (synthetic) 5.5 mg/g; Menthol 16 mg/g
Lotion
Bayer HealthCare LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is AleveX used for?

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains bruises Provides penetrating pain relief

Who makes AleveX?

AleveX is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Bayer HealthCare LLC.