Josephs Lion Pain Relieving
5 g/100mL + 8 g/100mL + 10 g/100mL · Oil
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Camphor, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate
- Made by
- MADISON ONE ACME INC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-11-10
External analgesic External analgesic External analgesic
- Simple backache
- Arthritis
- Strains
- Bruises
- Sprains
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises
- sprains
From the official label · 2025-11-10 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- on irritated or damaged skin
- on wounds
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- adults and
- children 3 years of age and older:
- apply several drops and rub Into the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 3 years of age: consult your physician
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
any concerns about using this product
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- excessive irritation of the skin develops
- nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or skin rash occurs
- you feel actual pain or experience blistering or burning after application (it is normal to feel a warming or cooling sensation)
- when using for pain of arthritis:
- pain persists for more than 10 days
- redness is present
- in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For external use only
- do not use otherwise than as directed
- avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes
- do not bandage tightly
- do not apply heat to the area in the form of heating pads, hot water bottles, or lamps (doing so increases the risk of serious burns)
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Side effects
Report any unexpected side effects from the use of this product to the FDA MedWatch Program
Quoted from the official label, section “Adverse Reactions”.
Keep away from children
to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- keep container tightly closed
- store protected from light at 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F)
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
External analgesic External analgesic External analgesic
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Anise oil, cajuput oil, lavender oil and mineral oil.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
- (888) 221-3496 M-F 9 am to 5 pm
- you may also report serious side effects to this phone number
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | MADISON ONE ACME INC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Camphor, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate |
| Strength | 5 g/100mL + 8 g/100mL + 10 g/100mL |
| Form | Oil |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 BOX / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS |
| NDC | 55614-680 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.