Muscle Meltdown External Analgesic Plaster
MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE
Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: ● arthritis ● strains ● bruises ● sprains ● simple backache Dosage and administration Directions ● Adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area.
Remove plaster from the protective layer, apply to the affected area, rub the area with your hand to secure the patch. ● Plaster will remain effective for 8 hours. ● Avoid using the same patch on the same area for more than 2 days. ● Do not apply to area with excessive hair.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: ● arthritis ● strains ● bruises ● sprains ● simple backache Dosage and administration Directions ● Adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area. Remove plaster from the protective layer, apply to the affected area, rub the area with your hand to secure the patch. ● Plaster will remain effective for 8 hours. ● Avoid using the same patch on the same area for more than 2 days. ● Do not apply to area with excessive hair. Adhesive plaster may hurt skin upon removal. ● Wet patch with warm water before removing from skin ● Children under 12 years of age: Do not use or consult a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use ● on wounds ● irritated or damaged skin ● sensitive skin ● with a heating pad ● if pregnant ● with, or as the same time as, other external analgesic products ● if allergic to aspirin or salicylates ● if allergic to any ingredients of this product. When using this product ● avoid contact with the eyes ● do not bandage tightly ● do not apply to wounds or damaged skin ● do not use more than 3 plasters a day ● do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if ● condition worsens ● symptoms persist for more than 7 days ● symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days ● excessive irritation of the skin develops ● rashes, itching or redness are present ● side effects occur. If pregnant , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use otherwise than as directed.
Monitoring
- • Warnings For external use only Do not use ● on wounds ● irritated or damaged skin ● sensitive skin ● with a heating pad ● if pregnant ● with, or as the same time as, other external analgesic products ● if allergic to aspirin or salicylates ● if allergic to any ingredients of this product.
- • When using this product ● avoid contact with the eyes ● do not bandage tightly ● do not apply to wounds or damaged skin ● do not use more than 3 plasters a day ● do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if ● condition worsens ● symptoms persist for more than 7 days ● symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days ● excessive irritation of the skin develops ● rashes, itching or redness are present ● side effects occur.
- • If pregnant , ask a health professional before use.
- • Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning.
Interaction Notes
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