Methyl Salicylate Methyl Salicylate METHYL SALICYLATE SALICYLIC ACID POLYSORBATE 80 GLYCERIN CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL EDETATE DISODIUM KAOLIN WATER METHYLPARABEN SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW)
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch Topical Analgesic NDC 68788-8064-1 10 Patches Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch Topical Analgesic NDC 68788-8064-1 10 Patches Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch
Overview
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains.
Indications & Usage
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children 18 years of age and older: Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time. - Clean and dry the affected area. - Open pouch and remove one patch. - Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain. Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope. - Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches. - Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope. - Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them. Children under 18 years: Ask a physician
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only. Use only as directed or as directed by a health care professional. Read all warnings and directions before use. Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath, shower, or swimming; do not use immediately after bath, shower, or swimming. Do not use: • On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin • On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes Keep out of reach of children. Consult physician for children under 18. When using this product • Avoid contact with the eyes • You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days. • Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes • Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area • Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use Stop use and ask a doctor if • allergic reaction occurs • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days • symptoms clear up and return within a few days • redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase
Purpose
Purpose Methyl Salicylate 10% …………………………..…………………….….…Topical analgesic
When Using
When using this product • Avoid contact with the eyes • You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days. • Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes • Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area • Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • allergic reaction occurs • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days • symptoms clear up and return within a few days • redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. Consult physician for children under 18.
Storage & Handling
Other information • May be applied under occlusive dressing. • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
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