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FDA Label for Mentholatum Greaseless Vaporizing Cream

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    2. PURPOSE
    3. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    4. USES
    5. WARNINGS
    6. DIRECTIONS
    7. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Mentholatum Greaseless Vaporizing Cream Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product The Mentholatum Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredients



Camphor 5.3%

Eucalyptus oil 1.3%

Menthol 2.8%


Purpose



Camphor – Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Eucalyptus oil – Cough suppressant

Menthol – Cough suppressant / topical analgesic


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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


Uses



  • •temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
  • •temporarily relieves cough to help you sleep
  • •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings



For external use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    • When using this product

    • •do not heat, microwave, or add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns
    • •do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
    • •do not bandage tightly
    • •do not get into eyes
    • •do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

      • Stop use and ask a doctor if

      • •cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
      • •muscle aches and pains persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again with a few days

Directions



  • •see important warnings under "When using this product"
  • •adults and children 2 years and over:
  • •for cough suppression -
    • •rub a thick layer on the throat and chest
    • •cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • •keep clothing loose about the throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
    • •use up to 3 times daily or as directed by a doctor
    • •for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • •children under 2 years : ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients



carbomer homopolymer, cetyl alcohol, chlorphenesin, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone crosspolymer-3, fragrance, glycerin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, hydrolyzed wheat protein/PVP crosspolymer, magnesium aluminum silicate, oleth-3 phosphate, phenoxyethanol, purified water, stearic acid, trolamine


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