Label: MENTICAM- camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredients

    Camphor 4%
    Menthol 10%
    Methyl salicylate 30%

  • Purpose

    Camphor - Topical analgesic
    Menthol - Topical analgesic
    Methyl Salicylate - Topical analgesic

  • Uses

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

    • simple bachache
    • arthritis
    • strains
    • bruises
    • sprains
  • Warnings:

    For external use only

    Do not use

    • on wounds or damaged skin
    • with a heating pad
    • on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions

    Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area

    When using this product

    • use only as directed 
    • avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes 
    • do not bandage tightly

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens
    • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
    • excessive skin irritation occurs

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • do not use otherwise than directed
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  • Other information

    Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°C).

    Avoid excessive heat. Do not use if package is damaged. Keep out of reach of children.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aqua (Purified Water), Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine

  • How Supplied

    Menticam™ Gel is an anti-inflammatory anesthetic in a 3.5 oz/ 100 g tube.
    NDC 59088-203-07

  • Menticam™ Gel

    Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MENTICAM 
    camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59088-203
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM10 g  in 100 g
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE30 g  in 100 g
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)4 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER, UNSPECIFIED TYPE (UNII: 0A5MM307FC)  
    ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER (60000 MPA.S) (UNII: 8Z5ZAL5H3V)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59088-203-07100 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/26/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01710/26/2023
    Labeler - PureTek Corporation (785961046)
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