Label: CVS EXTRA STRENGTH COLD AND HOT PAIN RELIEVING- menthol cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 13, 2014

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients                                                                         Purpose

    Menthol 10%..................................................................Topical Analgesic

    Methyl Salicylate 30%....................................................Topical Analgesic

  • PURPOSE

    Uses temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:

    • arthritis
    • simple backache
    • muscle strains
    • sprains
    • bruises
    • cramps
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    • For external use only
    • Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use.
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product

    • use only as directed
    • do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
    • avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
    • do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin
  • STOP USE

    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
    • redness is present
    • irritation develops
  • 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. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    • Adults and children over 12 years:
    • apply generously to affected area
    • massage into painful area until thoroughly into skin
    • repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily
    • close cap tightly after use
    • keep carton as it contains important information
    • Children 12 years or younger: Ask a doctor
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients DEA-cetyl phosphate, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, trolamine, water

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Distributed By:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive

    Woonsocket, RI 02895

    Made in Korea

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS EXTRA STRENGTH COLD AND HOT PAIN RELIEVING 
    menthol cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-469
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL10 g  in 100 g
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE30 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    DIETHANOLAMINE CETYL PHOSPHATE (UNII: 4UG0316V9S)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYSORBATE 60 (UNII: CAL22UVI4M)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-469-091 in 1 CARTON
    185 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34810/13/2014
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)