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ABSORBINE JR

MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily open pouch & remove patch peel off protective film and apply sticky side to affected area children under 12 years of age consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis sprains strains bruises
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis sprains strains bruises Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily open pouch & remove patch peel off protective film and apply sticky side to affected area children under 12 years of age consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days excessive skin irritation occurs Keep out of reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis sprains strains bruises Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily open pouch & remove patch peel off protective film and apply sticky side to affected area children under 12 years of age consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or 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 right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only.
  • • Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or 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 right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.