Icy Hot products are made up of a combination of active ingredients including menthol, methyl salicylate, and capsaicin (a compound found in chili peppers). Menthol and methyl salicylate cool the skin and then capsaicin irritates it on a minor level, causing it to feel warm.

As a first-line therapy for mild pain, Icy Hot and other topical analgesics may offer a modicum of relief by temporarily distracting you from the pain. However, it's important to understand that there is no “healing” going on from the Icy Hot itself.

Icy Hot causes the skin to feel cool and then warm with active ingredients like menthol and methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil). These ingredients simultaneously stimulate nerve receptors in the skin and block pain signals to the brain, dulling minor aches and pain.

SmartRelief Tens Therapy is applied right to the point of pain to safely and effectively send gentle waves of relaxing pulses to the underlying nerves that are affected by pain. What does it feel like? SmartRelief is fully under your control, with 63 gradual intensity levels so each session is customized.

Ingredients. Active Ingredients: Lidocaine HCI (4 %), Topical Anesthetic; Menthol (1 %), Topical Analgesic. Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat. (40%), Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water.

Chattem

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad skin irritation.

Icy Hot may cause serious side effects. Stop using Icy Hot and call your doctor at once if you have: redness or swelling of the treated area; increased pain; or.

For adults and children over 12 years of age, apply a thin layer of Icy Hot® No Mess to affected area and massage until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily.

If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed. This medication is for use on the skin only. Apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times a day. If you are using the cream, gel, or liquid, rub in gently and thoroughly.

Directions. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply a thin layer to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily and allow a minimum of 2-3 hours between each application.

Adults and children over 12 years:

1. apply a thin layer to affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period.
2. massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin.
3. if medicine comes in contact with hands, wash with soap and water.

This product is used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (such as arthritis, backache, sprains). Menthol and methyl salicylate are known as counterirritants. They work by causing the skin to feel cool and then warm.

The makers of Icy Hot are now a Certified B Corp This certification recognizes the actions our company is taking to increase our positive impact on people and the planet.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blistering/swelling at the application site, increased/unusual pain at the application site.

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.