Over-the-counter medicine
Trolamine salicylate
Trolamine salicylate is an over-the-counter medicine. No generic is listed; pharmacies paid $0.0344 per gram (Pain relieving 10% cream) in the October 7, 2026 NADAC survey.
- No generic listed
- Over the counter
Check it at the source: the trolamine salicylate FDA label on DailyMed (effective January 13, 2026); every trolamine salicylate label on DailyMed.
Highlights of the record
FDA label of January 13, 2026; NDC Directory, Drugs@FDA and Orange Book, October 8, 2026; NADAC October 7, 2026
Used for
From the label: indications and usagetemporary relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises cramps
Forms and strengths
- 0.1 g/g
- 10 g/100g
- 10 mg/g
- 10 g/100ml
- 100 mg/g
Cream; lotion; spray.
On the market
- Generic approvals
- No generic approved
- Labelers listed (NDC)
- 16 of which 0 under generic applications, 0 under brand applications, repackagers included
Supply and safety
- Pharmacy cost (NADAC)
- $0.0344 per gram Pain relieving 10% cream
- Shortage (FDA)
- No current entry
- Recalls by its makers (FDA)
- No recall recorded
- FAERS reports
- 205 through July 30, 2026
What is trolamine salicylate used for?
From the label: indications and usagetemporary relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises cramps
Source: FDA drug label (Aspercreme Pain Relieving), Chattem, Inc., effective January 13, 2026 (SPL set 97dd587b-ecc3-4b4b-a116-6355d3c6ea6d), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
Is there a generic for trolamine salicylate?
No generic trolamine salicylate is approved (Drugs@FDA, October 8, 2026).
Source: Drugs@FDA, FDA NDC Directory and the Orange Book (openFDA bulk files, October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for trolamine salicylate?
In CMS's NADAC survey of October 7, 2026, pharmacies paid $0.0344 per gram (Pain relieving 10% cream). NADAC is what retail pharmacies paid their wholesalers, per unit, in CMS's monthly survey; what a patient pays depends on insurance and the pharmacy.
| Strength and form | Brand or generic | Pharmacy cost | 30 tablets, or one pen or vial | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain relieving 10% cream | Generic | $0.0344 per gram | n/a | n/a |
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What does the trolamine salicylate label say about other medicines?
The trolamine salicylate label names 1 other medicine in its interaction, contraindication or warning sections. The sentences are the labels' own; a label lists what its studies and reports found, not every interaction.
| Medicine named | Section | What the label says |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | warnings | Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use. |
Source: FDA drug label (Aspercreme Pain Relieving), Chattem, Inc., effective January 13, 2026 (SPL set 97dd587b-ecc3-4b4b-a116-6355d3c6ea6d), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What do FAERS reports show for trolamine salicylate?
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System holds 205 reports that list trolamine salicylate among the medicines taken, through July 30, 2026, each a report of something that happened, not proof the medicine caused it; 15 are coded as a death and 38 as a hospital stay. Counts follow how widely a medicine is used and watched, and they are not a measure of how risky it is.
The most reported reactions
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA, reports through July 30, 2026
What next?
- Trolamine salicylate side effects
- the label's list beside FAERS reports
- Check an interaction
- what two or more labels say about each other