Version July 2025
Muscle/joint pain: Topical: Apply a liberal amount to affected area as needed up to 4 times daily.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Refer to adult dosing.
Children ≥12 years: Refer to adult dosing.
There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Self-medication (OTC use): Do not use on wounds, damaged skin, broken skin, or irritated skin. Stop use and call health care provider if irritation occurs or if conditions worsen, persist >7 days, or clears up then worsens again in a few days.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Cream, External, as salicylate:
Arthricream: 10% (90 g)
GoodSense Arthritis Relief: 10% (85 g) [odorless; contains cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, trolamine (triethanolamine)]
Mobisyl: 10% (100 g, 226.8 g) [odorless; contains almond oil, cetyl alcohol, edetate (edta) sodium (tetrasodium), iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium sulfite]
Myoflex: 10% (57 g, 113 g)
Generic: 10% (85 g [DSC])
Lotion, External, as salicylate:
Cydonol: (3840 mL [DSC])
Ultracin T: 10% (120 mL [DSC]) [paraben free; contains benzoic acid, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol]
Yes
Cream (Mobisyl External)
10% (per gram): $0.07
Cream (Myoflex External)
10% (per gram): $0.07
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Topical: Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; do not apply to wounds, damaged skin, broken skin, or irritated skin. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed. Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (eg, heating pad) to the area being treated.
Topical: For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad.
Muscle/Joint pain: Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, bruises, cramps, muscle strains, and sprains.
Myoflex may be confused with Mycelex
Biafine: Brand name for trolamine [multiple international markets], but also the brand name for a topical emulsion [U.S.]
None known.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Warfarin: Salicylates (Topical) may increase anticoagulant effects of Warfarin. Risk C: Monitor
Systemic absorption of salicylate occurs following topical administration of trolamine (Rabinowitz, 1984).
