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Cold Therapy Pain Relief

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2024-04-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient

Menthol 4%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with

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

For external use only.

Flammable: Keep away from excessive heat or open flame.

When using this product

  • use only as directed
  • avoid contact with the eyes or on mucous membranes
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops
  • do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad or device

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience pain, swelling or blistering oi the skin
  • condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • arthritic pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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

Directions
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: rub a thin film over affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a physician
  • wash hands after use with cool water
Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
Inactive ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica Flower) Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Camphor, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Organic Ilex Paraguanensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Silicone Dioxide, Water.

Principal Display Panel – 74 mL Bottle Label

Walgreens

Compare to the active ingredient
in Biofreeze
® Roll-On ††

WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

Cold Therapy
Pain Relief

MENTHOL 4% / TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Roll On

Cooling Pain Relief

  • For the temporary relief of arthritis,
    back pain, sore muscles & joints
  • Soothing menthol
  • Paraben free

2.5 FL OZ (74 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel – 89 mL Tube Label

Walgreens

Compare to the active
ingredient in Biofreeze® Gel
††

WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

Cold
Therapy
Pain Relief
Gel

MENTHOL 4% / TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Cooling Pain Relief

  • For the temporary relief of arthritis,
    back pain, sore muscles & joints
  • Soothing menthol
  • Paraben free

3 FL OZ (89 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ede15818-5d17-477d-a8be-7b36bb0770a6 · Version 1
NDC: 0363-0356