Label: GERMA SNAKE OIL BEE VENOM- methyl salicylate 10% ointment

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

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  • Active Ingredient

    Methyl Salicylate 10%

  • Uses

    For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains.

  • Purpose

    Topical Analgesic

  • Warnings

    For external use only. Do not use otherwise than as directed.

    Do not use • on children • with a heating pad • with a tight bandage • on eyes, mucous membranes, wound or irritated skin • over extensive areas of the body.

  • Warnings

    Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning n if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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

  • ASK DOCTOR

    Stop use and ask a Doctor immediately if n pain persists for more than 7 days, or redness is present n excessive irritation of the skin develops.

  • Other Information

    Store at 15º to 30ºC (59º to 85ºF).

  • Directions

    Adults and children 12 years and older; apply generously and gently massage into painful area until the product disappears. n repeat 3 to 4 times daily. n Children under 12 years of age; ask a Doctor.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Camphor, D&C Colors Red #17, Yellow #11, Eucalyptus Oil, Lanolin Oil, Menthol, Mineral Oil, Paraffin Wax, Propylparaben, Tea Tree Oil, and White Petrolatum.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERMA SNAKE OIL BEE VENOM 
    methyl salicylate 10% ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:73635-5808
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE100 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WHITE PETROLATUM (UNII: B6E5W8RQJ4)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 11 (UNII: 44F3HYL954)  
    D&C RED NO. 17 (UNII: ND733RX3JN)  
    TEA TREE OIL (UNII: VIF565UC2G)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    LANOLIN OIL (UNII: OVV5IIJ58F)  
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662)  
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:73635-5808-385.5 mL in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/29/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01703/29/2019
    Labeler - Germa Products, LLC (116626935)
    Registrant - Germa Products, LLC (116626935)
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