Quick answers
- What is Capsicum and methyl salicylate used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Universal ARTHRITIS and SPORT (Universal Distribution Center LLC) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with; simple backache; arthritis; strains; bruises; sprains.
- Do I need a prescription for Capsicum and methyl salicylate?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Capsicum and methyl salicylate been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Universal ARTHRITIS and SPORT · Universal Distribution Center LLC
Capsicum 0.0012% · Methyl salicylate 0.61%, liquid (topical)
Active ingredient
Methyl Salicylate 0.61% Capsicum 0.0012%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises
- sprains
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- other than as directed
- on children under 12 years of age
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
FD&C Blue No.1 (CI 42090), Isopropyl Alcohol, Magnesium Sulfate, Menthol, Water (Aqua)
— FDA label of Universal ARTHRITIS and SPORT, Universal Distribution Center LLC, effective November 22, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Capsicum 0.0012% · Methyl salicylate 0.61% · liquid (topical) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Universal ARTHRITIS and SPORT | Universal Distribution Center LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Universal Distribution Center LLC3 products
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.