Menthol, Methyl Salicylate
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Mentholatum Pain Relieving
About This Medication
Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Menthol, Unspecified Form | - |
| Methyl Salicylate | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains
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
Warnings For external use only 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 …
Menthol, Methyl Salicylate is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Menthol, Methyl Salicylate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Menthol, Methyl Salicylate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 282812 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Menthol, Methyl Salicylate (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS