Menthol 5% (Topical Analgesic)

Active Ingredient

Menthol 5%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

• arthritis
• simple backache
• strains
• sprains
• bruises
  

Warnings
For external use only
If pregnant or breast-feeding, consult a healthcare professional before use

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you

• have redness over the affected area
  

When using this product

• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not bandage tightly
• do not use with a heating pad or other heating devices

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

• open pouch and remove patch
• if desired, cut patch to size
• peel off protective backing and apply sticky side to affected area
• adults and children 12 years of age and older apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily
• children under 12 years of age consult a doctor
  

Other information

• store at room temperature
  

Inactive ingredients

alumina magnesioum metasilicate, BHT, castor oil, cellulose gum, disodium EDTA, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, kaolin, methylparaben, PEG-4 stearate, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, purified water, sodium polyacrylate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide.

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