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Medi-Derm RX Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: methyl salicylate, menthol and capsaicin
Dosage form: cream
Drug class: Topical rubefacient

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2024.

Active ingredients

Capsaicin 0.035%
Menthol 5%
Methyl Salicylate 20%

PURPOSE

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

USES: FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF MINOR ACHES AND PAINS OF MUSCLES AND JOINTS ASSOCIATED WITH ARTHRITIS, SIMPLE BACKACHE, STRAINS, SPRAINS, MUSCLE SORENESS AND STIFFNESS.

Warnings: For external use only.

  • Use only as directed.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Do not use with heating devices or pads.
  • Do not cover or bandage tightly.
  • If swallowed, call poison control.
  • If contact does occur with eyes rinse with cold water and call a doctor.

DO NOT USE: ON WOUNDS OR DAMAGED SKIN. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD, CONSULT A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT.

Directions: Use only as directed. Prior to first use, test skin sensitivity by applying a small amount. Apply and massage directly to affected area. Do not use more than 4 times a day. Thoroughly wash hands after application.

Inactive Ingredients: Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cypress Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Green 3 (CI# 42053), Hypromellose, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate-60, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Water.

OTHER INFORMATION: STORE BELOW 90°F/32°C

QUESTIONS? 888 907-2833

IF CONDITION WORSENS, OR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS OR CLEAR UP AND OCCUR AGAIN WITHIN A FEW DAYS, DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.

IF PREGNANT OR NURSING ASK A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USE.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Medi-Derm-Rx_151-14

MEDI-DERM RX
methyl salicylate, menthol and capsaicin cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76074-151
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE20 g in 100 mL
MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL5 g in 100 mL
CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.035 g in 100 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL SUCROSE CROSSLINKED) (UNII: Z135WT9208)
CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)
CYPERUS ESCULENTUS LEAF (UNII: T1004HC0OF)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)
FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (UNII: 3P3ONR6O1S)
HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100000 MPA.S) (UNII: VM7F0B23ZI)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE (UNII: 8CRQ2TH63M)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (UNII: 229D0E1QFA)
PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)
POLYSORBATE 60 (UNII: CAL22UVI4M)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)
STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:76074-151-14120 mL in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/18/2012
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved drug other08/18/2012
Labeler - Two Hip Consulting, LLC (965352896)
Registrant - Two Hip Consulting, LLC (965352896)

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