Medicine guide

Tiger Balm Muscle Rub

150 mg/g + 50 mg/g + 30 mg/g · Cream

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Haw Par Healthcare Ltd.

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 · 2026-06-19

What it is

Active Ingredients Purpose Methyl Salicylate 15% Topical Analgesic Menthol 5% Topical Analgesic Camphor 3% Topical Analgesic

Used for
  • For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, bruises, strains and sprains.
Warning

For external use only.

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • 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
2other products contain Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Unspecified Form, and Camphor (synthetic) — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, bruises, strains and sprains.

From the official label · 2026-06-19 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • For
  • adults and children over 12 years of age, rub well on the affected area. Repeat 3 to 4 times daily For children 12 years of age or younger, consult a doctor before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Stop and get help if

Condition worsens Severe skin irritation occurs Pain persists for more than 7 days, or redness is present Pain clears up and then recurs a few days later.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • For external use only.
  • When using this product Use only as directed
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin Do not bandage or cover with wrap or use heating pad
  • Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or within 30 minutes after bathing.
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor if Condition worsens Severe skin irritation occurs Pain persists for more than 7 days, or redness is present Pain clears up and then recurs a few days later.
  • Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning.
  • Use only as directed
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin Do not bandage or cover with wrap or use heating pad
  • Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or within 30 minutes after bathing.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, or
  • if you have sensitive skin, ask a healthcare professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

  • Allergy alert:
  • If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult doctor before use This product may cause allergic reaction on some individuals. Test on small area before use
  • Store at room temperature.

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Active Ingredients Purpose Methyl Salicylate 15% Topical Analgesic Menthol 5% Topical Analgesic Camphor 3% Topical Analgesic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Carbomer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Glycerin, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Propyl Paraben, Purified Water, Triethanolamine.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

(925) 292-3888

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.

  • SugarsMethyl Glucose DioleateRelevant to diabetes and dental health.
  • ParabensMethyl Paraben; Propyl ParabenPreservatives some people prefer to avoid or are sensitive to.

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.

Every version of this medicine (2)

The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.

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Details

Made byHaw Par Healthcare Ltd.
Active substanceMethyl Salicylate, Menthol, Unspecified Form, and Camphor (synthetic)
Strength150 mg/g + 50 mg/g + 30 mg/g
FormCream
RouteTopical
Packs1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 60 g in 1 TUBE
NDC66761-130

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.