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MENTHOL
Wal-Mart Stores Inc · TOPICAL

Product NDC: 49035-870

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Generic nameMENTHOL
Labeler / manufacturerWal-Mart Stores Inc
RouteTOPICAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC49035-870
Label effective date2026-09-03

Official product label reference

Equate Menthol Pain Relieving — Wal-Mart Stores Inc

This page contains 10 source sections for MENTHOL, topical route. Label set d5b0a7f1-4e23-426b-bb7e-aaa251ad4ffc, version 6.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to simple backache arthritis strains sprains

Purpose

Purpose Menthol - Topical Analgesic
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area; change patch 1 to 2 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor FOR BEST RESULTS apply to clean, dry skin tear open pouch and remove patch; if desired, cut patch to size grasp both ends of the patch firmly with thumbs near center stretch patch until the backing separates remove protective film while applying patch directly to site of pain
Warnings
Warnings For external use only When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens excessive redness, irritation, burning, or discomfort of the skin develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Menthol 5%
While using this medicine
When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens excessive redness, irritation, burning, or discomfort of the skin develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, edetate disodium, ethylhexyl acrylate, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, partially neutralized polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, polymethyl acrylate, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, purified water, sodium polyacrylate starch, sorbeth-60 tetraoleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitol solution, talc, tartaric acid
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Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM

RxNorm identifiers: 420222

Package NDC codes

49035-870-01

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