What is this product for?

Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply a thin layer to affected area up to a maximum of 4 times daily massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use Do not use on children under 12

For external use only Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) unless directed by a doctor. Do not use on wounds, irritated or damaged skin with external heat such as an electric heating pad or bandage tightly as this may result in excessive skin irritation or skin burn if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product or if you are taking anticoagulant medication When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes skin burns (swelling, erythema, bullous lesions, pain) including severe skin burns and skin necrosis have sometimes been reported with products containing menthol and/or methyl salicylate Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days Rashes and/or burning discomfort and/or hypersensitivity such as allergy occur you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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.

Can I use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream while using other pain relief products? Can I use two Icy Hot® products at the same time?

Do not use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics.

Can I use a heating pad/ice pack while using Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream? If so, how long until I can apply a heat/ice pack?

Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream.

Does Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream expire? If so, can I use it past the expiration date?

Yes, Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream has an expiry date. Please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief after the labeled expiration date.

Does Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream contain aspirin?

Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream contains methyl salicylate. Do not use this product if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) unless directed by a doctor.

How long does it take for Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream to start working?

While the time it takes Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream to start working varies by the individual, most can feel it working in minutes.

How often can I use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream? Can I use it multiple times in one day?

For adults and children over 12 years of age apply a thin layer of Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, up to a maximum of 4 times daily.

Do I need a prescription to buy Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream?

Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream can be purchased without a prescription. Visit the Where to Buy page to find your closest retailer.

Can I use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant or breastfeeding should check with their healthcare provider before using Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream.

Does Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream come in a tube or bottle?

Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream comes in a tube.

Icy Hot® Cream: front and back of packaging and tube

ICY HOT^® MEDICATED PAIN RELIEF CREAM

Fast-acting pain relief you can feel working instantly.

Rise from pain with Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream. Feel the power of Icy Hot® contrast relief — it starts out with a cooling sensation to dull your pain, followed by a warming sensation to relax muscles and joints.

Targeted pain relief

Fast-acting

Works on muscles and joints

Non-greasy

Cooling menthol

Sizes: 85g

Where to buy

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Targeted relief for:

Arthritis

Back Aches

Sprains

Strains

Product Information

Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

arthritis
simple backache
strains
sprains

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

apply a thin layer to affected area up to a maximum of 4 times daily
massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use

Do not use on children under 12

For external use only

Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use

on wounds, irritated or damaged skin
with external heat such as an electric heating pad or bandage tightly as this may result in excessive skin irritation or skin burn
if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product or if you are taking anticoagulant medication

When using this product

use only as directed
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
skin burns (swelling, erythema, bullous lesions, pain) including severe skin burns and skin necrosis have sometimes been reported with products containing menthol and/or methyl salicylate

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
Rashes and/or burning discomfort and/or hypersensitivity such as allergy occur
you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering

If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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.

Ingredients

Menthol 10%

Menthol is a topical analgesic that provides pain relief.

Methyl salicylate 30%

Methyl salicylate produces a warming effect for the purpose of relieving pain in muscles and joints.

carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl esters, oleth-3 phosphate, polysorbate 60, stearic acid, triethanolamine, water

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics.
Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream.
Yes, Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream has an expiry date. Please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief after the labeled expiration date.
Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream contains methyl salicylate. Do not use this product if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) unless directed by a doctor.
While the time it takes Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream to start working varies by the individual, most can feel it working in minutes.
For adults and children over 12 years of age apply a thin layer of Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, up to a maximum of 4 times daily.
Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream can be purchased without a prescription. Visit the Where to Buy page to find your closest retailer.
Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant or breastfeeding should check with their healthcare provider before using Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream.
Icy Hot® Medicated Pain Relief Cream comes in a tube.