Medicine guide

Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief

6.79 mg/g + .566 mg/g + .014 mg/g · Cream

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Nnodum Pharmaceuticals

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 · 2025-12-29

What it is

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Methyl Salicylate 12%, Menthol 1% and Capsaicin 0.025%

Used for
  • For the temporary relief of minor aches and pain of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains and sprains. *Products containing purified capsaicin are most recommended by doctors…
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

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 pain of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains and sprains. *Products containing purified capsaicin are most recommended by doctors and pharmacists.

From the official label · 2025-12-29 · DailyMed

Other warnings

  • For external use only.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucus membranes.
  • If conditions worsens, or
  • if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician.
  • Do not apply to wounds, damage or broken (open), irritated skin or excessive irritation develops.
  • Do not bandage tightly.
  • Do not use with heating pad.
  • As with any drug,
  • if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
  • Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
  • In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
  • Storage Store at room temperature 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F).
  • Lot number and expiration date: See tube seal area or end flap.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

What it looks like and how it is packed

  • Ziks cream is supplied in a 2 oz. tube. Distributed by:
  • ZIKS Healthcare Products, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Quoted from the official label, section “How Supplied”.

What kind of medicine it is

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Methyl Salicylate 12%, Menthol 1% and Capsaicin 0.025%

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

Other ingredients

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

Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteth-2, Sorbitol Solution, Imidazolidinyl Urea and Purified Water.

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

What is in it

  • Adults and
  • children 2 years of age and older:
  • Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
  • Children under 2 years of age: consult a physician.
  • A passing burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears in several days.
  • Application schedules of less than 3 to 4 times a day may not provide optimum pain relief ant the burning sensation may persist.
  • WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING UNLESS TREATING HANDS.

Quoted from the official label, section “Description”.

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.

  • Sugar alcoholsSorbitol SolutionSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

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 byNnodum Pharmaceuticals
Active substanceZiks Arthritis Pain Relief
Strength6.79 mg/g + .566 mg/g + .014 mg/g
FormCream
RouteTopical
Packs56.6 g in 1 TUBE
NDC63044-030

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).