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Mentholatum Pain Relieving

Dosage form
LOTION
Labeler
The Mentholatum Company
Label updated
2024-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM · METHYL SALICYLATE
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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
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
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

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0056b952-9870-485a-9f35-f985472875a9 · Version 3
NDC: 10742-8169