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CVS Therapeutic Menthol Gel

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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 59 o - 86 oF (15 o - 30 oC)

-keep tightly closed  - d o not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame.

Other ingredients

Camphor, Carbomer, FD&C #Blue #1, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide.

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a02605cd-40d1-4ea1-9828-0695f2d123aa · Version 7
NDC: 59779-118