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Amazon Basics Cold and Hot Medicated Patch

MENTHOL

Standard Dose

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Carefully remove backing from patch. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Wear one patch up to 8 hours. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times daily. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening. Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.

Max Dose

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Primary Use

Use For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints: arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps.

Summary

Indications and usage Use For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints: arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps.

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Carefully remove backing from patch.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints: arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps. Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Carefully remove backing from patch. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Wear one patch up to 8 hours. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times daily. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening. Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product ■Use only as directed ■ Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■Don't bandage tightly or use with heating pad ■ Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■Don't apply to wounds or damaged skin ■ Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics. Stop use and consult a doctor if ■Condition worsens ■ Redness is present ■Irritation develops ■ Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days ■ You experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied. If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Do not use on infants. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

• Warnings For external use only When using this product ■Use only as directed ■ Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type ■Don't bandage tightly or use with heating pad ■ Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes ■Don't apply to wounds or damaged skin ■ Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if ■Condition worsens ■ Redness is present ■Irritation develops ■ Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days ■ You experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied.
• If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children Do not use on infants.

Interaction Notes

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