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2.5% Menthol PAIN RELIEF

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Universal Distribution Center LLC
Label updated
2026-01-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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Drug facts

Active ingredient (in each gram)

Menthol 2.5%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

• temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: • simple backache • arthritis • strains • bruises • sprains

Warnings

For external use only.

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

Ask a 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 • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days • excessive skin irritation occurs

Label information

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

• 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

Other information

• store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

Cinnamomum camphora(camphor) bark oil, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide.

Label information

COOLING MENTHOL FORMULA

✓ Relives back, neck & joint pain

✓ Fast-absorbing & non-greasy

Soothes sore muscles 

Mfd for and Distributed by:
Universal Distribution Center LLC
330 Applegarth Road,
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

www.universaldc.com

MADE IN CHINA

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c842544a-6aea-42af-a77e-7b202371b387 · Version 1
NDC: 52000-440