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MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% (Pain Reliever Cream)

What to know about MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% — also sold as Pain Reliever Cream: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.

MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% (brand names: Pain Reliever Cream) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S3 medication under the TGA in Australia. FDA approved in the United States. Topical combination analgesic with local effects and minimal systemic absorption.

Key Takeaways

  • TGA Schedule: S3 in Australia
  • Risk level: Low (1 points)

Scheduling and Classification

Jurisdiction Classification Status
Australia (TGA) S3 Not PBS listed
United States (FDA) Rx only FDA approved

Risk Profile

Risk Level Low
Risk Points 1
CNS Depressant No
Respiratory Risk No

Topical combination analgesic with local effects and minimal systemic absorption.

How MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% is regulated

MENTHOL 10%, METHYL SALICYLATE 15% is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.

Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes

Classified as S3 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

United States FDA / CDC / State WC

FDA approved for use in the United States.

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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.