CVS Professional Pain Relief
MENTHOL
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves 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: rub a thin film over affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.
Flammable: Keep away from excessive heat or open flame When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes or on mucous membranes do not apply to wounds, damaged skin do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad or device Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience pain, swelling or blistering of the skin condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days arthritic pain persists for more than 10 days or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves 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: rub a thin film over affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age: consult a physician Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Keep away from excessive heat or open flame When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes or on mucous membranes do not apply to wounds, damaged skin do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad or device Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience pain, swelling or blistering of the skin condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days arthritic pain persists for more than 10 days or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age 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: Keep away from excessive heat or open flame When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes or on mucous membranes do not apply to wounds, damaged skin do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad or device Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience pain, swelling or blistering of the skin condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days arthritic pain persists for more than 10 days or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age 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.