What is this product for?

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

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply a thin layer to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

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 or on irritated or damaged skin with a heating pad at the same time as other topical analgesics When using this product use only as directed do not bandage tightly avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not expose the area to local heat or to direct sunlight rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days avoid applying into skin folds 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 redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs you experience severe burning 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.

Can I use my HSA or FSA to buy Icy Hot® Cream?

You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products like Icy Hot® Cream. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.

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

Do not use Icy Hot® Cream with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics. Use all products only as directed.

Can I use a heating pad/ice pack while using Icy Hot® 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® Cream.

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

Yes, please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Cream after the labeled expiration date. Use as directed.

Does Icy Hot® Cream contain aspirin?

Icy Hot® Cream does not contain aspirin or aspirin derivatives.

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

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

How often can I use Icy Hot® 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® Cream to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Use as directed.

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

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

Can I use Icy Hot® Cream while pregnant?

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

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

Icy Hot® Cream comes in a tube.

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

ICY HOT^® ORIGINAL CREAM

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Fast-acting pain relief you can feel working instantly.

Rise from pain quickly with Icy Hot® Cream. Feel the power of Icy Hot® contrast therapy — it starts out with a cooling sensation to dull your pain, followed by a warming sensation to relieve achy muscles and joints.

Targeted pain relief

Fast-acting

Works on muscles and joints

Non-greasy

Cooling menthol

Use as directed.

Sizes: 3 oz tube | 1.25 oz tube

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Targeted relief for:

Arthritis

Back Aches

Bruises

Sprains

Strains

Product Information

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

arthritis
simple backache
strains
sprains
bruises

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

apply a thin layer to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

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 or on irritated or damaged skin
with a heating pad
at the same time as other topical analgesics

When using this product

use only as directed
do not bandage tightly
avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
do not expose the area to local heat or to direct sunlight
rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
avoid applying into skin folds

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
redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs
you experience severe burning 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.

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

You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products like Icy Hot® Cream. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.
Do not use Icy Hot® Cream with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics. Use all products only as directed.
Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Icy Hot® Cream.
Yes, please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Cream after the labeled expiration date. Use as directed.
Icy Hot® Cream does not contain aspirin or aspirin derivatives.
While the time it takes Icy Hot® Cream to start working varies by the individual, most can feel relief in minutes.
For adults and children over 12 years of age apply a thin layer of Icy Hot® Cream to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Use as directed.
Icy Hot® 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 should check with their healthcare provider before using Icy Hot® Cream.
Icy Hot® Cream comes in a tube.