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Equate Cold Therapy Pain Relieving

MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Spray on affected area not more than 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.
Max Dose
See official label
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 12 years of age and older: Spray on affected area not more than 4 times daily.

Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.

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 12 years of age and older: Spray on affected area not more than 4 times daily. Children under 12 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 avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes do no apply to wounds or 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 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 avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes do no apply to wounds or 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 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.
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