Mencaine Dailymed

Otc - Active Ingredient Section

Active Ingredients (in each patch):

Lidocaine 4.5% Topical Anesthetic

Menthol 5% Topical Analgesic

Otc - Purpose Section

USES:

Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

• Muscle soreness
• Strains
• Sprains
• Arthritis
• Simple backache
• Muscle stiffness
• Bruises

Warnings Section

WARNINGS:

For external use only

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small, but higher if you:

• Are age 60 or older
• Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• Take other drugs containing an NSAID (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or others)
• Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroidal drug
• Have three or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• Take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use:

• On the face or rashes
• On wounds or damaged skin
• In the eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes
• On genitals
• With a heating pad
• If allergic to any NSAID’s
• Right before or after heart surgery
• Any patch from a pouch that has been opened for 7 or more days

Ask a doctor before use if:

• You are allergic to topical products
• The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• You are takin a diuretic
• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
• You are pregnant

When using this product:

• Wash hands after applying or removing patch
• Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
• The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and consult your physician if:

• Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
• Rash, irritation, or itching develops
• You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools (these are signs of stomach bleeding)
• Condition worsens

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a doctor before use while breast feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section

Keep out of reach of children, if put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together.

Dosage & Administration Section

Adults, or children over the age of 12:

Apply patch to affected are 1 to 2 times daily or as directed

Children under 12 years of age:

Do not use

Indications & Usage Section

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

• Clean and dry affected area
• Open pouch and remove one patch
• Remove protective film from patch
• Apply one patch to the affected area of pain and leave in place for 8 to 12 hours
• If pain lasts after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8 to 12 hours
• Only use one patch at a time
• Do not use more than 2 patches per day
• Wash hands with soup and water after applying or removing patch
• Reseal pouch containing unused patches immediately after each use

Other Safety Information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several minutes or hours after applying the patch
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Protect product from excessive moisture or sunlight
• Store at 67-77o F (19-25o C)

Inactive Ingredient Section

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Alcohol, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate, Glycerine, Kaolin, Partially Neutralized Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Tartaric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water

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