Vitarub
Targeted warming relief for sore muscles and joints.
Licensed by Health Canada · NPN 80142305
Menthol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol in a non-greasy base.
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Benefits +
- Fast, targeted relief for muscles, joints and tendons
- Menthol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol — three medicinal actives
- Non-greasy, fast-absorbing — no mess, no stains
- Warming sensation soothes and relaxes stiff areas
What is Vitarub +
A topical analgesic cream combining menthol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol — three medicinal actives — in a 400 g tub. Licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80142305.
Read more ↓What is it for +
Simple backache · Lumbago · Strains and sprains, involving muscles, tendons and ligaments · Arthritis.
See all uses ↓How to use +
Apply a small amount to the affected area and massage gently until fully absorbed. Up to 4 times daily, for adults and children 2 years and older.
Full usage guide ↓Quality & certifications +
NPN 80142305 from Health Canada. Formulated by LSL Pharma, manufactured by DermoLab Pharma under GMP-compliant procedures.
See certifications ↓Its effect is almost immediate, which makes it an indispensable ally for quickly relieving muscle tension and discomfort. An effective, reliable product that has become essential in my routine.
Light and non-greasy on the skin. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any residue … after about 15–20 minutes I had completely stopped thinking about the discomfort.
It takes very little to achieve a pain relief and relaxing feeling, so no need to overdo it. It didn’t bleed into my clothing … I forgot I had pain for quite a length of time, so this is going to become a daily cream for me.
Relief that moves with you.
A topical analgesic built for the moment soreness interrupts your day — not for lying still afterwards.
Fast, targeted relief
Works where you apply it — muscles, joints and tendons.
Menthol and eucalyptol
Three actives, each disclosed with its percentage on the label.
Non-greasy finish
Absorbs quickly without staining clothing.
Warming, not numbing
A gentle warming sensation that relaxes stiff areas.
Decades of history and refinement.
Vitarub is a natural analgesic ointment valued for its long-lasting effect, and adopted both by Québec families and by professional care settings.
The Vitarub Difference:
Relief That Arrives in Stages
Three actives, every percentage on the label — and each one doing its work at a different point in the hour after you apply it.
See the clinical specifications →- Cools the skin on contact
- Masks pain signals at the surface
- Absorbs without greasy residue
- Rubefaction — the warming and reddening effect
- Increases local blood flow to the area
- The formula's highest-concentration active
- Peak concentration in muscle and underlying tissue
- Emulsion fluidifies at 32 °C body heat
- Releases actives without saturating the epidermis
- Apply thinly and evenly to the affected area
- Does not stain clothing
- Ask a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days
Non-medicinal: purified water, emulsifying wax (cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60), stearic acid, palmitic acid, sorbitol, propylene glycol, triethanolamine.
What Vitarub Relieves
Fast-acting topical analgesic formulated for 4 core uses: muscle pain and aches, arthritis, simple backache and lumbago, and strains and sprains.
Muscle pain and aches
Relief after exertion, a long shift, or physical stress.
Arthritis
For the joint aches and soreness that keep coming back.
Simple backache and lumbago
For everyday lower-back aches and stiffness.
Strains and sprains
Muscles, tendons and ligaments, after a twist or an overreach.
Temporarily relieves aches and pains, and soreness of muscles and joints, associated with one or more of the following: simple backache, lumbago, strains and sprains involving muscles, tendons and/or ligaments, and arthritis.
A 400 g clinical format, specified to the decimal
Viscosity 70K – 120K CPS +
Thick enough to stay where it is applied, fluid enough to spread thinly and evenly without dragging on the skin.
pH balance 7.0 – 7.8 +
Close to neutral, and within the range skin tolerates for repeated daily application — up to four times per day.
Thermal threshold 32 °C Active +
Unlike occlusive balms, this emulsion fluidifies on contact with the body's natural heat at 32 °C — releasing the actives on application rather than saturating the epidermis.
Density 0.94 – 1.00 G/ML +
Just under the density of water — consistent with a hydro-active emulsion rather than a wax- or petrolatum-based balm.
Medicinal ingredients 3 ACTIVES / PER 30 G +
l-Menthol 4.0%, methyl salicylate 7.5%, eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) 2.5%. Every concentration is stated on the label.
Lab specifications per SDS 2025. Formulated by LSL Pharma; manufactured by Dermolab Pharma Ltd to GMP standards on a 100% Canadian production chain. Verify NPN 80142305 with Health Canada (opens in a new tab)
How Vitarub Compares
A simplified analysis of topical analgesic categories — including where Vitarub is deliberately not the most intense option.
VitarubNatural- Formula
- Menthol + salicylate + cineole
- Intensity
- 3 of 5
- Profile
- Hydro-active emulsion, deep penetration
- Formula
- High methyl salicylate
- Intensity
- 5 of 5
- Profile
- Maximum thermal counter-irritation
- Formula
- Diclofenac (NSAID)
- Intensity
- 1 of 5
- Profile
- Biochemical action, anti-inflammatory
- Formula
- Camphor + essential oils
- Intensity
- 3 of 5
- Profile
- Slow release, greasy texture
- Formula
- Arnica montana
- Intensity
- 0 of 5
- Profile
- Gentle resorption, odourless
Why Vitarub is not rated highest. High-salicylate liniments reach a stronger thermal counter-irritation, and NSAID gels work through a different, biochemical route. Vitarub is formulated for daily repeat use at a moderate intensity — which is what makes it suitable for adults, adolescents and children two years and older, up to four times a day.
What is being compared. These are product categories, not specific brands — grouped by their active ingredient class and mode of action. Compiled from publicly available product labelling.
Professional resale pricing
Vitarub is already used in professional care settings across Québec. Clinics, physiotherapists, massage therapists and pharmacies can order the 400 g clinical format at professional resale pricing.
- Resale pricingVolume-based professional rates, quoted on application.
- Clinical format400 g tub, sized for frequent in-practice use.
- Canadian supplyFormulated by LSL Pharma, manufactured by Dermolab Pharma to GMP standards. NPN 80142305.
To place an order, contact your representative. Professional pricing is not shown publicly.
A standard set in pharmacy, not in marketing.
Vitarub is formulated by a Canadian pharmaceutical laboratory and manufactured to GMP standards — a chain you can name end to end, from formulation to the tub in your hand.
How to use
- ApplyApply thinly and evenly to the affected area.
- MassageRub or massage into the skin until the solution vanishes.
- RepeatUp to 4 times per day, as needed.
Safety information
Ask a health care practitioner before use if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are taking blood thinners or anticoagulants
- You are allergic to salicylates
Do not use
- On wounds, or on irritated, broken or infected skin
- With external heat, such as an electric heating pad
- Under a tight or occlusive bandage
- On children under 2 years of age
When using this product
- Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
Stop use and ask a practitioner if
- Get medical help right away if you experience pain, swelling or blistering — rare but serious burns can occur
- Symptoms persist, worsen, or re-occur within a few days
- Allergy, rashes and/or burning discomfort occur
Known adverse reactions
- Skin irritation may occur
- If symptoms persist longer than 7 days or reappear, consult a health care professional
This information reproduces the approved product label. It does not replace advice from a health care practitioner.
Questions, answered.
Everything below is drawn from the approved label and the product monograph.
Ordering for a clinic? →How long does Vitarub take to work? +
Vitarub works in stages. Menthol produces a cooling sensation within 2 to 5 minutes. Between 15 and 45 minutes, methyl salicylate produces rubefaction — the warming and reddening effect — and increases local blood flow. Peak concentration in the muscle and underlying tissue is reached between 1 and 3 hours.
How often can I apply it? +
Apply thinly and evenly to the affected area, up to 4 times per day. Rub or massage into the skin until the solution vanishes. Ask a health care practitioner before using it for more than 7 days.
Can I use Vitarub with a heating pad? +
No. Do not apply with external heat such as an electric heating pad — this may result in excessive skin irritation or skin burn. Do not tightly bandage the area either.
Can I use it if I take blood thinners? +
Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinners, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Is Vitarub safe for children? +
Vitarub is approved for adults, adolescents and children 2 years and older. Supervise children when they use this product. It is not for children under 2.
Will it stain my clothes? +
No. Vitarub's emulsion is non-greasy and absorbs quickly without staining clothing — which is why it suits application during the day rather than only at night.
What does the warming sensation feel like? +
In Vitarub, menthol cools on contact first, then the methyl salicylate produces rubefaction — a gentle warming with some reddening of the skin. That reaction is expected. Stop use if you experience burning discomfort, a rash, or an allergic reaction.
Is Vitarub approved by Health Canada? +
Yes. Vitarub holds Natural Product Number 80142305, issued by Health Canada against the approved formulation. It is manufactured by Dermolab Pharma to GMP standards.
Can I use it for arthritis, lumbago or back pain? +
Vitarub temporarily relieves aches, pains and soreness of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, lumbago, strains and sprains involving muscles, tendons or ligaments, and arthritis.
What is the difference between a warming cream and a cooling gel? +
A cooling gel relies on menthol alone to mask pain signals at the surface. Vitarub uses menthol for that first stage, then methyl salicylate to increase local blood flow — so the sensation moves from cool to warm as it absorbs.
What Customers Report
Collected after purchase, from people who bought this product.
Vitarub, 400 g
Menthol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol — each concentration stated on the label. Licensed by Health Canada, made in Canada.