What Is This Product For?

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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 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. .rich-text ul { margin-bottom: 10px !important; } .rich-text ul li { margin-bottom: 0px !important; }

Can I Use An HSA Or FSA To Buy Aspercreme® Products?

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

Can I Use A Heating Pad Or Ice Pack While Using Aspercreme® Products?

Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Aspercreme® products.

Can I Use Aspercreme® Products While Pregnant Or Nursing?

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before using Aspercreme® products.

Can I Use Aspercreme® Products After Their Expiration Date?

Aspercreme® products should not be used after they expire. Check the packaging for the expiration date.

Can I Use Aspercreme® Products With Other Medications?

Do not use more than one Aspercreme® product or any other medication at the same time. Use all products only as directed. We recommend you speak to your doctor if you have additional questions.

Can I Use This Product On My Pets?

We do not test Aspercreme® Pain Relief Cream for use on animals. Please use only as directed.

Can Children Use This Product?

Aspercreme® Pain Relief Cream can be used for children 12 years of age and older. Please refer to the drug facts label for complete dosing instructions.

Do I Need A Prescription To Buy Aspercreme® Products?

Aspercreme® products can be purchased without a prescription. Please visit the "Where to buy" page to find your closest retailer.

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ASPERCREME^® PAIN RELIEF CREAM

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Clinically proven* for pain relief associated with arthritis and joint pain.

Aspercreme^® Pain Relief Cream is a fragrance-free, non-greasy topical cream with aloe. It provides fast relief from minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, muscle strains, sprains, and bruises.

Targeted pain relief

Works fast and lasts

Relieves joint pain

Use as directed.

*refers to active ingredient trolamine salicylate

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Sizes: 1.25 oz tube | 3 oz tube | 5 oz tube

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LOCATIONS

Back

Foot

Hand/Wrist

Leg

Neck/Shoulder

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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 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.

Close cap tightly after use.

Keep carton as it contains important information.

ALL INGREDIENTS

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Trolamine salicylate

Trolamine salicylate helps create an analgesic effect.

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, methylparaben, mineral oil, potassium phosphate, propylparaben, stearic acid, triethanolamine, water

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings accounts to purchase certain Aspercreme^® OTC products. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Plan details vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.
Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Aspercreme^® products.
Aspercreme^® Pain Relief Cream is used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, and bruises.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before using Aspercreme^® products.
Aspercreme^® products should not be used after they expire. Check the packaging for the expiration date.
Do not use more than one Aspercreme^® product or any other medication at the same time. Use all products only as directed. We recommend you speak to your doctor if you have additional questions.
We do not test Aspercreme^® Pain Relief Cream for use on animals. Please use only as directed.
Aspercreme^® Pain Relief Cream can be used for children 12 years of age and older. Please refer to the drug facts label for complete dosing instructions.
Aspercreme^® products can be purchased without a prescription. Please visit the "Where to buy" page to find your closest retailer.

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What Aspercreme® Ingredients Are All About

Aspercreme^® products are carefully made to provide temporary topical pain relief so you can keep doing the activities you love. Learn how we use a variety of effective ingredients.

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Different Types Of Pain

From sprains and strains to bumps and bruises, everyone experiences pain differently. Learn more about the different types of pain, how it can impact your life, and how it can be addressed.

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Targeted Pain Relief In Many Forms

Aspercreme^® products are formulated with ingredients to provide powerful and effective pain relief. Our core pain relievers contain maximum strength lidocaine among over-the-counter topical analgesics. And our Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel has prescription-strength diclofenac for proven relief from the pain caused by arthritis.

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