Icy Hot® Medicated Back Patch
Active Ingredient
Menthol 5%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:
- ▪arthritis
- ▪simple backache
- ▪bursitis
- ▪tendonitis
- ▪muscle strains
- ▪sprains
- ▪bruises
- ▪cramps
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
- ▪use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this label.
- ▪avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- ▪rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
- ▪do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
- ▪do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of use
- ▪a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- ▪condition worsens
- ▪redness is present
- ▪irritation develops
- ▪symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
- ▪you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children over 12 years:
children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor
- ▪remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle
- ▪carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area
- ▪once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing to completely apply patch to affected area
- ▪wear one Icy Hot patch for up to 8 hours
- ▪repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times daily
Inactive ingredients
aluminum hydroxide, cellulose gum, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, methyl acrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, nonoxynol-30, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan sesquioleate, starch/acrylic acid graft copolymer sodium salt, talc, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water