Arthritis Hot

Menthol and Methyl Salicylate · Cream · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Menthol 10% Methyl salicylate 15% Active ingredients Menthol 10% Methyl salicylate 15%

Purpose

Purpose Topical analgesic Purpose Topical analgesic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises cramps Uses temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use. When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label. ■ rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■ do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin ■ a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days ■ if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately ■ do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present Irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: if prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use. When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label. ■ rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■ do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin ■ a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days ■ if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately ■ do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present Irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied 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.

When using this product

When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label. ■ rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■ do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin ■ a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days ■ if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately ■ do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight When using this product ■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label. ■ rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use ■ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■ do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin ■ a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days ■ if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately ■ do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present Irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present Irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions adults and children over 12 years: ■ apply a thin layer to affected area ■ massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin ■ repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily ■ IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor Directions adults and children over 12 years: ■ apply a thin layer to affected area ■ massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin ■ repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily ■ IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl esters, diisapropyl adipate, oleth-3 phosphate, polysorbate 60, stearic acid, triethanolamine, water Arthritis Hot Cream Inactive ingredients Carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl esters, diisapropyl adipate, oleth-3 phosphate, polysorbate 60, stearic acid, triethanolamine, water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Chattem, Inc. (revised Jan 13, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Menthol in 1 product
Methyl Salicylate in 1 product

Arthritis Hot NDC products (1)

NDC	Strength & form	Labeler	Type
41167-0600	Menthol 10 g/100g; Methyl Salicylate 15 g/100g Cream	Chattem, Inc.	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

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Arthritis Hot is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Chattem, Inc..