Drug Reference

Trolamine Salicylate

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Arthur ItisAspercremeMobisylMyoflexSalicorSportscremeTru-micin

Available as

100 MG/ML0.35 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.1 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.25 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.1 MG/MG · Patch100 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.45 MG/ML

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Use For temporarily relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, lumbago, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 12 years and older: massage a liberal amount into the affected area three or four times a day, especially before retiring children under 12 years of age: consult your doctor

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. Use only as directed
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

17 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.