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Medline

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Medline Industries, LP
Label updated
2025-06-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL
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Active ingredient

Menthol 5%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains
  • sprains
  • bruises
Warnings

For external use only

Ask doctor before use if you have:

sensitive skin

When using this product

  • use only as directed
  • do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad or device
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • do not use with other ointments, creams, sprays, or liniments
  • do not apply to irritated skin
  • avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or rashes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • burning discomfort or excessive skin irritation develops
  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Adult and children 2 years of age and older:

  • clean and dry affected area
  • remove film from patch and apply to the skin
  • apply 1 patch at a time to affected area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application

Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor

Other information
  • protect product from excessive moisture
  • store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf extract, arnica montana flower extract, boswellia carterii resin extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, edetate disodium, glycerin, hydroxyacetophenone, kaolin, l-tartaric acid, mineral oil, petrolatum, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, pvp, sodium polyacrylate, titanium dioxide, water

Manufacturer information

©2025 CURAD and Medline are registered trademarks of Medline Industries, LP.
Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP,
Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA.
Made in China.
Ref. CUR997205 V1 RB25CFJ

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0d947aa6-045e-d001-e063-6294a90a3657 · Version 2
NDC: 53329-972