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HealthWise Medicated Cold Hot

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Veridian Healthcare, LLC
Label updated
2026-07-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL
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Active ingredient

Menthol 5%

Purpose

External analgesic

Uses

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints: arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps.

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

When using this product:

  • use only as directed
  • rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
  • do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad
  • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics
Stop use and consult a doctor if

Stop use and consult a doctor if:

  • condition worsens
  • redness is present
  • irritation develops
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied
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. Do not use on infants. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, ointments and creams. Carefully remove backing from patch. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary. Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard patch after single use. Reseal pouch after opening.

Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.

Other information

Store at room temperature, not to exceed 86°F (30°C).

Inactive ingredients

alcohol, aluminum glycinate, benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, edetate disodium, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, kaolin, methacrylate copolymer, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, povidone, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitol, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1-866-326-1313 (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm CST)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 561e1409-d1d8-e35d-e063-6394a90a4d8f · Version 1
NDC: 71101-991