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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Menthol MFR: CVS Pharmacy

Menthol 2.5 % Topical Cream

Active Ingredient

Menthol 2.5%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relives minor pain associated with:

arthritis simple backache muscle strains muscle sprains bruises cramps

WARNINGS

For external use only

When using this product

Use only as directed wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after use do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

Stop use and ask doctor if

Condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness is present irritation develops

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health care professional before use.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

Directions

Adults and children over 2 years:

wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after use apply generously to affected area squeeze desired amount of gel onto affected area using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily

Children 2 years or younger:

Ask a doctor

Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carbomer, DMDM Hydantoin, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40 (15.47%), Steareth-2, steareth-21, Triethanolamine, water.

Questions or comments

1-800-635-3696

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