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CVS Cold and Hot Pain Relief Dry

LIDOCAINE, MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions shake well adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on area not more than 1 to 3 times daily product will dry quickly on its own, and does not need to be rubbed in children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use temporarily relieves minor pain
Summary

Indications and usage Use temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions shake well adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on area not more than 1 to 3 times daily product will dry quickly on its own, and does not need to be rubbed in children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable: do not use while smoking or near heat or flame avoid long term storage above 104°F (40°C) do not sore at temperatures above 120 °F (49°C) Do not use on large areas of the body on cut, damaged, irritated or swollen skin more than one week without sonsulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type do not allow contact with eyes or mucous membranes avoid spraying on face avoid inhalation of spray do not bandage tightly do not use with a heating pad or other topical pain relief products contents under pressure do not puncture or incinerate.

Stop use and ask 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 needed for longer than a week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions shake well adults and children 12 years of age and older: spray product on area not more than 1 to 3 times daily product will dry quickly on its own, and does not need to be rubbed in children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable: do not use while smoking or near heat or flame avoid long term storage above 104°F (40°C) do not sore at temperatures above 120 °F (49°C) Do not use on large areas of the body on cut, damaged, irritated or swollen skin more than one week without sonsulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type do not allow contact with eyes or mucous membranes avoid spraying on face avoid inhalation of spray do not bandage tightly do not use with a heating pad or other topical pain relief products contents under pressure do not puncture or incinerate. Stop use and ask 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 needed for longer than a week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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 Flammable: do not use while smoking or near heat or flame avoid long term storage above 104°F (40°C) do not sore at temperatures above 120 °F (49°C) Do not use on large areas of the body on cut, damaged, irritated or swollen skin more than one week without sonsulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type do not allow contact with eyes or mucous membranes avoid spraying on face avoid inhalation of spray do not bandage tightly do not use with a heating pad or other topical pain relief products contents under pressure do not puncture or incinerate.
  • Stop use and ask 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 needed for longer than a week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • 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.