Myoflex Pain Relieving Cream (Novartis) - Illegible Lot Number (2013)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Myoflex (trolamine salicylate) 10%, Pain Relieving Cream, a) 2-oz tube, b) 4-oz. tube, OTC. The firm name on the label is Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Brand
Novartis Consumer Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: a) 10086783, 10088745, 10088746, 10090537, 10093867, 10093868, 10098162, 10098541, 10098542, 10102311, 10109145, 10109146, 10120111, 10122759, and 10122760, Exp 3/13 to 9/14, b) 10086785, 10088747, 10088748, 10090538, 10093869, 10093870, 10098160, 10098161, 10098540, 10099841, 10104146, 10109143, 10109144, 10111501, 10115614, 10120112, 10121759, 10122698, 10122757, and 10122758, Exp 3/13 to 10/14.
Products Sold
Lot #: a) 10086783, 10088745, 10088746, 10090537, 10093867, 10093868, 10098162, 10098541, 10098542, 10102311, 10109145, 10109146, 10120111, 10122759, and 10122760, Exp 3/13 to 9/14; b) 10086785, 10088747, 10088748, 10090538, 10093869, 10093870, 10098160, 10098161, 10098540, 10099841, 10104146, 10109143, 10109144, 10111501, 10115614, 10120112, 10121759, 10122698, 10122757, and 10122758, Exp 3/13 to 10/14.
Novartis Consumer Health is recalling Myoflex (trolamine salicylate) 10%, Pain Relieving Cream, a) 2-oz tube, b) 4-oz. tube, OTC. The firm due to Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026