Is Flexall 454 Maximum Strength Menthol Pain Relieving Gel 16 oz HSA or FSA Eligible?
Yes — Flexall 454 Maximum Strength Menthol Pain Relieving Gel 16 oz is HSA and FSA eligible. No prescription or LMN required.
Eligibility status
HSA
Eligible
FSA
Eligible
LMN required
No
Last verified May 2026
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Flexall 454 Maximum Strength Menthol Pain Relieving Gel 16 oz
16% menthol analgesic gel with aloe vera for fast-acting relief from muscle aches, joint pain, and backache.
$16
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Why this eligibility status?
Menthol-based topical analgesic gels are OTC drugs for pain treatment qualifying under the CARES Act of 2020.
The full list of qualified medical expenses is defined in IRS Publication 502, updated annually. The CARES Act of 2020 expanded eligibility to include all OTC medicines and menstrual care products.
How to use HSA/FSA for this product
- Purchase Flexall 454 Maximum Strength Menthol Pain Relieving Gel 16 oz directly with your HSA or FSA debit card — no pre-approval needed.
- Alternatively, pay out of pocket and submit the receipt for reimbursement through your plan's portal or app.
- Keep your receipt. If your card is declined (auto-substantiation failure), you can manually submit the receipt.
- Save receipts for 7 years in case of an IRS audit.
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Frequently asked
Sources & last update
- IRS Publication 502 — Medical and Dental Expenses
- FSA Store Eligibility List
- CARES Act of 2020 — OTC Drug Expansion
Last updated: May 2026