CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL- menthol gel

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

MENTHOL

Composition:

MENTHOL 2 g in 100 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Active Ingredients                                                     Purpose Menthol 2%..................................................External Pain Reliever Temporarily relief of minor pains of muscles and joints associated with - simple backache - arthritis - sprains, strains or bruises Do not use - internally - with heating pad or devices - on wounds or damaged skin Ask doctor before use if you have sensitive skin

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL- MENTHOL GEL
CVS PHARMACY
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CVS PHARMACY
THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL 8 OZ
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Active Ingredients Purpose
Menthol 2%..................................................External
Pain Reliever
PURPOSE
Active Ingredients Purpose
Menthol 2%..................................................External
Pain Reliever
USES
Temporarily relief of minor pains of muscles and joints associated
with - simple backache
- arthritis - sprains, strains or bruises
WARNINGS
Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes
DO NOT USE
Do not use - internally - with heating pad or devices - on wounds or
damaged skin
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE
Ask doctor before use if you have sensitive skin
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
When using this product - Use only as directed - do not bandage
tightly - avoid contact
with eyes and mucus membranes
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get
medical help or
contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
DIRECTIONS
-Adult and children 2 years of age and older. Clean skin thoroughly.
Apply liberally to
affected area not more than 3-4 times daily. No protective cover
needed.
-May be used with ice packs
-May be used with wet or dry bandages, but wrap loosely
-children under 2 years of age, consult a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
Other information store between 59
 - 86
F (15
 - 30
C)
-keep tightly closed - d o not use, pour, spill or store near heat or
open flame.
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Camphor, Carbomer 940, FD&C # Blue #1, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene
Glycol, Purified
Water, Sodium Hydroxide
PRODUCT LABEL
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CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL
menthol gel
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT TYPE
HUMAN OTC DRUG
ITEM CODE (SOURCE)
NDC:59779-118
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
TOPICAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT/ACTIVE MOIETY
INGREDIENT NAME
BASIS OF STRENGTH
STRENGTH
MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A)
MENTHOL
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