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General MedicationsPERCUTANEOUS / TOPICAL / TRANSDERMALHigh Alert

Equate Pain Relief Patch Camphor/Menthol/Salicylate

CAMPHOR, MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Do not use for more than 8 hours. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains muscle sprains and bruises
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains muscle sprains and bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Do not use for more than 8 hours.

Discard patch after single use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains muscle sprains and bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Do not use for more than 8 hours. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product Do not use otherwise than as directed When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or rashes do not bandage tightly Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics Dispose of used patch away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash, itching, or excessive skin irritation develops conditions worsen symptoms last 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use.
  • Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product Do not use otherwise than as directed When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or rashes do not bandage tightly Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics Dispose of used patch away from children and pets.
  • Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if rash, itching, or excessive skin irritation develops conditions worsen symptoms last 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.