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2.5% Menthol PAIN RELIEF

MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: • simple backache • arthritis • strains • bruises • sprains
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: • simple backache • arthritis • strains • bruises • sprains Dosage and administration Directions • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Do not use • on wounds or damaged skin • with a heating pad • on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: • simple backache • arthritis • strains • bruises • sprains Dosage and administration Directions • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use • on wounds or damaged skin • with a heating pad • on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area. When using this product • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes • do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days • excessive skin irritation occurs Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Do not use • on wounds or damaged skin • with a heating pad • on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area.
  • When using this product • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes • do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days • excessive skin irritation occurs Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.