Label: PREFERRED PLUS ARTHRITIS CREAM- menthol topical analgesic cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: unapproved drug other

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  • Active Ingredients

    Methyl salicylate 15%

    Menthol 10%

    Capsicum oleoresin (containing capsaicin 0.025%)

  • Purpose

    Topical analgesic

  • Uses

    Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with


    • arthritis 
    • sprains
    • strains            
    • bruises
    • simple backache

  • Warning

    For external use only

  • Ask Doctor

    • condition worsens
    • excessive burning or irritation persists  
    • pain persists for more than 7days  
    • 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

  • Directions

    • apply to the affective area and gently rub it in until fully absorbed 
    • repeat asnecessary, but not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
    • for best results use continuously for 2 to 4 weeks
    • avoid washing treated area for at least 30 minutes after application
    • unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use

    Children under 12
    consult a doctor

  • Inactive ingredients

    Water, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-40 Stearate, Steareth-2,
    Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PREFERRED PLUS ARTHRITIS CREAM  
    menthol topical analgesic cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61715-032
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE15 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL10 g  in 100 g
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.025 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (UNII: FCZ5MH785I)  
    PEG-40 STEARATE (UNII: ECU18C66Q7)  
    STEARETH-2 (UNII: V56DFE46J5)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (UNII: H5RIZ3MPW4)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    CARBOMER 940 (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61715-032-0258 g in 1 JAR
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    unapproved drug other04/23/2001
    Labeler - Kinray (012574513)
    Registrant - Reese Pharmaceutical Co (004172052)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Reese Pharmaceutical Co004172052relabel(61715-032) , repack(61715-032)
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