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CVS Therapeutic Menthol Gel

Dosage form: gel
Ingredients: MENTHOL 2g in 100g
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC code: 59779-118

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 23, 2024.

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

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 59o - 86oF (15o - 30oC)

-keep tightly closed  - do 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

CVS THERAPEUTIC MENTHOL GEL 
menthol gel
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-118
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
MENTHOL (MENTHOL) MENTHOL2 g  in 100 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
WATER 
Product Characteristics
ColorblueScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59779-118-08227 g in 1 JAR
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34810/01/2014
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Unipack, Inc.009248480manufacture(59779-118)

Revised: 10/2014
 
CVS Pharmacy

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.