Label: CVS COLD AND HOT- menthol patch

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated April 28, 2022

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient Purpose

    Menthol 5%.........................................Topical analgesic

  • PURPOSE

    Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
    • simple backache
    • arthritis
    • strains
    • bruises
    • sprains
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only

  • DO NOT USE

    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 DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • redness over the affected area
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product

    • use only as directed
    • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
    • do not bandage tightly
    • discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower
    • do not use immediately after a bath or shower
  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
    • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
    • excessive skin irritation occurs
  • PREGNANCY 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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    • open pouch and remove patch
    • carefully peel off protective backing and apply sticky side to affected area
    • adults and children 12 years of age and older:
    • do not wear patch for more than 8 hours
    • apply to affected area no more than 3 times daily
    • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    alcohol, aluminum glycinate, glycerin, kaolin, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, purified water, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan monooleate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    Made in China

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    47516A

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS COLD AND HOT 
    menthol patch
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-243
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    KAOLIN (UNII: 24H4NWX5CO)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW) (UNII: 285CYO341L)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    SORBITAN MONOOLEATE (UNII: 06XEA2VD56)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    DIHYDROXYALUMINUM AMINOACETATE (UNII: DO250MG0W6)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-243-051 in 1 BOX10/02/2020
    15 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34810/02/2020
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)