Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving

Common Brands Aspercreme
Drug Class
Topical Analgesics
Controlled Substance Classification
Not a controlled medication
Generic Status
Lower-cost generic available
Availability
Prescription only
Allison Barnes, PharmD
Allison Barnes, PharmD
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Medically reviewed by Allison Barnes, PharmD last update on 20/12/2023

Overview

Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving Cream, as one might infer from its name, is a topical treatment for pain, which combines different active ingredients to give comfortable pain relief

. When discussing the cream’s ‘heat’ component, it refers to a feeling on the skin that brings about relaxation of muscles, alleviation of stiff joints, and overall relief of discomfort. It is primarily used for muscle soreness, arthritis, back pains, and other such relief issues.

Capsaicin, along with several other calming ingredients, is one of the active components typically found in Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving Cream. The active substance of chilies, capsaicin is famous for providing a warming effect when it contacts a person’s skin. 

It acts with respect to pain had by the area of skin where it is imposed making the area to which it is applied insensitive to pain perception with time.

DRUG STATUS

Availability

Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy