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Camphor and Menthol

OTC Transdermal RxCUI 2118540
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Camphor (Synthetic), Menthol
Route
Transdermal
Label date
2025-11-10

Indications and usage

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains
  • bruises
  • sprains

Purpose

External Analgesic External Analgesic

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • adults and children 2 years of age and older
  • clean and dry affected area
  • remove the protective film from the plaster
  • apply plaster to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • remove plaster from the skin after at most 8-hour application
  • wet plaster with warm water before removing from the skin
  • children under 2 years of age: consult your physician

Warnings

For external use only Allergy alert: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions

Do not use

  • on irritated or damaged skin
  • on wounds

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have

  • any concerns about using this product

When using this product

this product

  • avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes
  • do not bandage tightly
  • do not apply heat to the area in the form of heating pads, hot water bottles, or lamps (doing so increases the risk of serious burns)
  • avoid placing on extremely hairy areas of skin to avoid irritation upon removing the plaster

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
  • excessive irritation of the skin develops
  • nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or skin rash occurs
  • you feel actual pain or experience blistering or burning after application (it is normal to feel a warming or cooling sensation)
  • when using for pain of arthritis:
  • pain persists for more than 10 days
  • redness is present
  • in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age

Adverse reactions

Report any unexpected side effects from the use of this product to the FDA MedWatch Program

Active ingredient (label)

s Camphor 3.1% Menthol 2.6%

Inactive ingredients

s Angelica sinensis root, ocimum gratissimum leaf oil, butylated hydroxytoluene, cinnamon oil, saposhnikovia divaricata root, angelica dahurica root, ginger, lanolin, natural latex rubber, petrolatum, rosin, safflower, nepeta tenuifolia flowering top, and zinc oxide on an elastic cloth and covered with a protective paper film.

Storage and handling

Other information

  • keep plasters tightly closed in the zip-lock pouch
  • store at 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F) in a dry place away from sunlight

Keep out of reach of children

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