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KERATEK

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
GERITREX CORP
Label updated
2013-10-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL · METHYL SALICYLATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
DRUG FACTS

Active Ingredients                            Purpose

Menthol 16%                          Topical analgesic

Methyl Salicylate 28%             Topical analgesic

USES

Temporarily retieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with single

backache, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains.

Directions

Use only as directed

Adults and children 12 years of age and older apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

children under 12 years of age ask a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use on wounds of damaged skin or with a heating pad or on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions.

Ask doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area.

When using this product

Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes do not bandage tightly

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days

symtoms clear up and occur again within a few days

excessive skin irritation occurs

Inactive Ingredients

Arnica, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, dmdm hydantoin, edetate disodium, lanolin, methyl paraben, paraffin wax, peg 40 hydrogenated castor oil,

peg 100 stearate, petrolatum, polygel w400, polysorbate 80, propyl paraben, purified water, stearic acid.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion. if swallowed, get medical help or

contact a Poison Control Center Immediately

보관·기타 정보

Store at 20' to 25'C (68' to 77'F)

복용법·사용법

Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5527b965-615b-4eff-8597-8c3e2e626f61 · Version 1
NDC: 54162-540