Pronunciation: MEN-thol
Generic Name: Menthol
Brand Name: Examples include Berri-Freez and Stopain
Menthol Spray is used for:
Relieving minor pain caused by conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains or sprains, backache, bruising, and cramping. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Menthol Spray is a topical analgesic. It works by temporarily relieving minor pain.
Do NOT use Menthol Spray if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Menthol Spray
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Menthol Spray:
Some medical conditions may interact with Menthol Spray. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have cut, scraped, irritated, or damaged skin at the application site
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Menthol Spray. However, no specific interactions with Menthol Spray are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Menthol Spray may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Menthol Spray:
Use Menthol Spray as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash your hands before and right after using Menthol Spray.
- Spray Menthol Spray directly onto the affected area. Do not rub or massage the medicine into the skin.
- Do not wrap, bandage, or use a heating pad on the treated area.
- Do not apply Menthol Spray more than 4 times daily.
- If you miss a dose of Menthol Spray, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Menthol Spray.
Important safety information:
- Menthol Spray is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, on your lips, or in your nose, mouth, or genital area. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool tap water.
- If you use topical products too often, your condition may become worse.
- Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 1 week without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they clear up and then come back again, contact your doctor.
- Menthol Spray is flammable. Do not store or use near an open flame or while smoking.
- Menthol Spray should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Menthol Spray while you are pregnant. It is not known if Menthol Spray is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Menthol Spray, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Menthol Spray:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Menthol Spray. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); redness or irritation at the application site.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Menthol Spray may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Menthol Spray:
Store Menthol Spray at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep Menthol Spray out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Menthol Spray, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Menthol Spray is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Menthol Spray. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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