Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot (for the skin) is used by adults and children who are at least 2 years old to provide temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, cramps, swelling, arthritis, bruising, or backaches.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot powder is used to treat pain and itching caused by minor cuts, sunburn, insect bites, minor burns, scrapes, or other skin irritations.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot ointment is used to treat tingling, itching, burning, and pain caused by cold sores or fever blisters.

There are many brands and forms of menthol topical available. Not all brands are listed in this leaflet.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot may also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on the label and package. Use it exactly as directed. Inform your healthcare provider if you are using other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot is safe to use if you have ever had an allergy or if you have:

• sensitive skin; or
• redness over the affected area.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot may cause serious side effects. Stop using Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• pain, swelling, burning, redness, irritation, or blistering after using Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot; or
• pain that goes away and then comes back after 7 to 10 days.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, or you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot comes in many different forms (gel, spray, cream, ointment, powder, film, foam, skin patch, and others).

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use on open wounds, damaged skin, broken skin, or irritated skin.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.

Clean and dry the affected area.

Do not bandage treated skin or expose it to heat.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot can cause a cold or burning sensation, which is usually mild and should lessen over time with continued use. If this sensation causes significant discomfort, wash the skin with soap and water.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if your symptoms get better and then come back in a few days.

Store tightly closed at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Certain formulations of menthol topical are flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. Do not smoke until the gel has completely dried on your skin.

Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip it. Do not use two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Do not get Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Do not use other medications on the areas you treat with Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot, unless your doctor instructs you to.

Medicine that you apply to your skin is not likely to be affected by other medicines you use, but many medicines can interact with each other. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.