Equate Extra Strength Cool & Heat Pain Relieving Cream Menthol 10% Methyl Salcylate 30%, 3 oz, Compare to Icy Hot® Cream Active Ingredients

I'm going to assume that when this revieew asked me to rate the taste, they actually wanted me to rate the odor - it smells exactly like every other OTC topical pain relief cream/ointment that contains menthol/methyl salicylate. My arthritis is severe enough that I'm never pain-free. The only way for me to be reasonably pain is to have both knees surgically replaced. Cool %26 Heat helps to make my pain tolerable. I'm usually able to keep up with my daily chores %26 sometimes I'm able to do something just for fun. I plan to repurchase %26 re-repurchase Equate Cool %26 Heat. It has earned a permanent place in my OTC medical stash.

I loved the fact that this neutralized the pain and gave me relief pretty immediately. It gets intensely hot, so you must be perpared for that, but the cooling sensation also is nice and counterbalances the burn. It makes the overall experience great. I will say that if you have to put it anywhere near your eye,be aware that it will likely cause them to run and feel a bit of a sting from the vapors in the rub. It usually subsides in about 5-10 minutes and is definitely worth it. Even the smell is ok. I do not mind that it is not fruity or flowery. The minty smell is OK.