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CVS Pain Relief

MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage as necessary. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage as necessary.

Children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product on open wounds, damaged or irritated skin with a heating pad or TENS device When using this product Use only as directed Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage as necessary. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product on open wounds, damaged or irritated skin with a heating pad or TENS device When using this product Use only as directed Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not use wiht other ointments, creams, sprays, or liniments Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive skin irritation develops Do not bandage Wash hands after use with cool water Do not use with heating pad or device Store in a cool, dry place Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and recur If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, seek professional help and contact Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame and heated surfaces Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product on open wounds, damaged or irritated skin with a heating pad or TENS device When using this product Use only as directed Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin.
  • Do not use wiht other ointments, creams, sprays, or liniments Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive skin irritation develops Do not bandage Wash hands after use with cool water Do not use with heating pad or device Store in a cool, dry place Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and recur If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a physician before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • If swallowed, seek professional help and contact Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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