FDA Label for Mentholatum Pain Relieving
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Mentholatum Pain Relieving 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
Menthol 6%
Methyl salicylate 20%
Purpose
Menthol - Topical analgesic
Methyl salicylate - Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to
• arthritis• simple backache• strains• sprains
When Using This Product
• use only as directed• do not get into eyes or on mucous membranes• do not apply to wounds or to damaged skin• do not bandage tightly• do not use with a heating pad, other heat sources, or right after a shower/bath• do not use in combination with other external analgesic products
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
• condition worsens• excessive irritation, burning or discomfort of the skin develops• symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a healthcare 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 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients
carbomer, lanolin oil, polysorbate 60, purified water, sorbitan monosterate, trolamine
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