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CVS cold and Hot

MENTHOL 16%

Standard Dose
Directions: Shake well - adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on affected area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. - children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Temporarily alleviates minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Bruises Cramps
Summary

Indications and usage Temporarily alleviates minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Bruises Cramps Dosage and administration Directions: Shake well - adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on affected area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. - children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.

Warnings and cautions For external use only Flammable: Do not use while smoking or near heat or flames.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Temporarily alleviates minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Bruises Cramps Dosage and administration Directions: Shake well - adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on affected area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. - children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. Warnings and cautions For external use only Flammable: Do not use while smoking or near heat or flames. Avoid longterm storage above 104°F. Do not punctuate or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. When using this product use only as directed Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label Do not allow contact with eyes and mucous membranes Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin Do not bandage or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or medicated patch to the area of use A transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days If severe burning sensations occurs, discontinue use immediately Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight Avoid applying into skin folds Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens, redness is present, irritation develops or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within few days. Do not use for longer than 1 week.

Monitoring

  • For external use only Flammable: Do not use while smoking or near heat or flames.
  • Avoid longterm storage above 104°F.
  • Do not punctuate or incinerate.
  • Contents under pressure.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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