Menthol 5% (Topical Analgesic)
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredient
Menthol 5%
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- arthritis
- simple backache
- strains
- sprains
- bruises
WARNINGS SECTION
WarningsFor external use onlyIf pregnant or breast-feeding, consult a healthcare professional before use
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- on wounds or damaged skin
- on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you
- have redness over the affected area
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- store at room temperature
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
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.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?
1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733)