Label: CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL- menthol gel

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

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  • Active Ingredient

    Active Ingredients                                                      Purpose

    Menthol 2%..................................................External Pain Reliever

  • Purpose

    Active Ingredients                                                     Purpose
    Menthol 2%..................................................External Pain Reliever

  • Uses

    Temporarily relief of minor pains of muscles and joints associated with - simple backache - arthritis - sprains, strains or bruises

  • Warnings

    Warnings

    For external use only.  Avoid contact with eyes

  • Do not use

    Do not use - internally - with heating pad or devices - on wounds or damaged skin

  • Ask a doctor before use

    Ask doctor before use if you have sensitive skin

  • When using this product

    When using this product - Use only as directed - do not bandage tightly - avoid contact with eyes and mucus membranes

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • Keep out of reach of children

    Keep out of reach of children.  In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • Directions

    -Adult and children 2 years of age and older.  Clean skin thoroughly.  Apply liberally to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.  No protective cover needed.

    -May be used with ice packs

    -May be used with wet or dry bandages, but wrap loosely

    -children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor

  • Other information

    Other information store between 59 o - 86 oF (15 o - 30 oC)

    -keep tightly closed  - d o not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame.

  • Other ingredients

    Camphor, Carbomer 940, FD&C # Blue #1, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide

  • Product Label

    Product Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL 
    menthol gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-118
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL2 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (UNII: 4Q93RCW27E)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-118-08227 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/01/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01710/01/2014
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
    Registrant - Unipack LLC (116015769)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Unipack LLC009248480manufacture(59779-118)
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