ORTHOGEL Advanced Pain Relief Gel — Menthol 3.5%

ORTHOGEL® Advanced Pain Relief Gel is an over-the-counter topical analgesic with menthol 3.5% that provides temporary relief for minor muscle and joint aches, including simple backache, arthritis, strains, sprains, and bruises.

We offer the same ORTHOGEL formulation in six application and package formats—from a portable 3 oz roll-on to a 1 gallon professional pump—so the main purchasing decision is not strength. It is how you want to apply the gel and how much you expect to use.

For detailed drug facts, ingredients, warnings, and formulation information, see Balego's ORTHOGEL Ingredients, Uses & Safety guide.

• You want the most portable ORTHOGEL format.
• You are applying it to smaller, localized areas.
• You prefer to minimize gel on your fingers.
• A roll-on fits your work bag, gym bag, or travel kit better than a pump.

• You want a compact, spreadable gel.
• You regularly apply ORTHOGEL over moderate-size areas.
• A squeeze tube is more convenient than a jar.

• You prefer direct access to the gel.
• The product is generally staying at home or in one treatment area.
• Portability is less important than easy access.

• ORTHOGEL is used repeatedly in physical therapy, chiropractic, sports medicine, or athletic-training environments.
• Several applications may be dispensed during the day.
• A pump is more practical than repeatedly opening tubes or jars.

• Your facility uses ORTHOGEL at high volume.
• Bulk supply is more important than portability.
• You want the largest current Balego package format.

The formulation strength is the same; the application experience is different.

ORTHOGEL's Drug Facts panel identifies menthol 3.5% as the active pain-relieving ingredient.

The formula also contains inactive ingredients, such as aloe vera extract, Boswellia serrata extract, dimethyl sulfone (MSM), glucosamine HCl, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, vitamin E acetate, and other formulation ingredients.

These inactive ingredients help make the formula unique, but they should not be shown as separate active treatments for arthritis, inflammation, cartilage damage, muscle injury, or other medical conditions.

For the complete ingredient breakdown, see ORTHOGEL: Ingredients, Uses & Safety.

The current U.S. Drug Facts listing identifies menthol 3.5% as the active ingredient and does not list methyl salicylate among the current active or inactive ingredients.

That may matter to shoppers specifically comparing ORTHOGEL with topical products that use a menthol/methyl-salicylate combination.

For a broader comparison of menthol gels, topical NSAIDs, lidocaine products, capsaicin products, and other topical analgesic categories, use our Best Topical Pain Relief Products for 2026 instead of treating every topical medication as interchangeable.

Follow the Drug Facts panel supplied with the product.

For adults and children age 12 and older, the current label directs users to apply a thin film over the affected area no more than three to four times daily.

When using a tube, jar, or pump, spread a thin layer over intact skin and wash your hands afterward with cool water unless the hands themselves are being treated.

The roll-on provides a more targeted application without requiring the same degree of hand contact.

ORTHOGEL is for external use only.

Do not:

• Apply it to wounds or damaged skin.
• Apply it to irritated skin.
• Use it around the eyes or mucous membranes.
• Bandage the treated area tightly.
• Use a heating pad or other heating device over the treated area.
• Expose the product to excessive heat or open flame.

The current Drug Facts label also instructs users to stop use and seek medical advice if the condition worsens, significant skin reactions occur, or symptoms persist beyond the label's specified limits.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

For the complete label discussion, see the ORTHOGEL Ingredients, Uses & Safety guide.

The larger ORTHOGEL formats are particularly useful when package efficiency matters.

The ideal package depends primarily on usage volume and dispensing preference, not on a difference in menthol strength.

We also offer bulk-purchase pricing on qualifying quantities; use the live quantity selector and pricing shown above for current discounts rather than relying on static pricing in this description.