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Equate Cool and Heat Extra Strength

MENTHOL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and over: apply patch to affected area as needed but no more than 4 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor for easy application: grasp both ends of pad firmly, pull at both ends. Stretch pad until the backing separates. Remove protective film while applying pad directly to site of pain.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains bursitis tendonitis bruises cramps
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains bursitis tendonitis bruises cramps Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: apply patch to affected area as needed but no more than 4 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor for easy application: grasp both ends of pad firmly, pull at both ends.

Stretch pad until the backing separates.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains bursitis tendonitis bruises cramps Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: apply patch to affected area as needed but no more than 4 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor for easy application: grasp both ends of pad firmly, pull at both ends. Stretch pad until the backing separates. Remove protective film while applying pad directly to site of pain. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes or on mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin do not bandage tightly or use a heating pad Stop use and ask a doctor if excessive redness or irritation is present condition worsens pain persists for more than 7 days symptoms 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 When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes or on mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin do not bandage tightly or use a heating pad Stop use and ask a doctor if excessive redness or irritation is present condition worsens pain persists for more than 7 days symptoms 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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