Mencaine
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredients (in each patch):
Lidocaine 4.5% Topical Anesthetic
Menthol 5% Topical Analgesic
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
USES:
Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- Muscle soreness
- Strains
- Sprains
- Arthritis
- Simple backache
- Muscle stiffness
- Bruises
WARNINGS SECTION
WARNINGS:
For external use only
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small, but higher if you:
Do not use:
Ask a doctor before use if:
When using this product:
Stop use and consult your physician if:
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a doctor before use while breast feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
- Are age 60 or older
- Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- Take other drugs containing an NSAID (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or others)
- Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroidal drug
- Have three or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- Take more or for a longer time than directed
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children, if put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Adults, or children over the age of 12:
Apply patch to affected are 1 to 2 times daily or as directed
Children under 12 years of age:
Do not use
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
- Clean and dry affected area
- Open pouch and remove one patch
- Remove protective film from patch
- Apply one patch to the affected area of pain and leave in place for 8 to 12 hours
- If pain lasts after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8 to 12 hours
- Only use one patch at a time
- Do not use more than 2 patches per day
- Wash hands with soup and water after applying or removing patch
- Reseal pouch containing unused patches immediately after each use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several minutes or hours after applying the patch
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protect product from excessive moisture or sunlight
- Store at 67-77o F (19-25o C)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Alcohol, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate, Glycerine, Kaolin, Partially Neutralized Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Tartaric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water