trolamine salicylate (Aspercreme Cream, Flex-Power Performance Sports, Myoflex Cream, Sportscreme)
Classes: Analgesics, Topical
Dosing and uses of Aspercreme Cream, Flex-Power Performance Sports (trolamine salicylate)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
topical cream
- 10%
Analgesia for Minor Muscle/Joint Pain
Apply liberal amount topically to affected area and massage three/four times daily
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
topical cream
- 10%
Analgesia for Minor Muscle/Joint Pain
<2 years: Safety & efficacy not established
>2 years: Apply liberal amount topically to affected area and massage three/four times daily
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Topical use only
Avoid eyes
Avoid using over large surface area or for prolonged duration, particularly in young children (risk of salicylism)
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Aspercreme Cream, Flex-Power Performance Sports (trolamine salicylate)
Mechanism of action
Anti-inflammatory, analgesia
