Icy Hot Pain Relieving

Icy Hot Pain Relieving is a combination medicine that provides temporary relief from minor muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, bruises, backache, or arthritis.

Icy Hot Pain Relieving may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

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

Do not take by mouth. This topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are treating a hand condition.

To use the spray:

• Shake the can well. Follow your product label for how far to hold the can and how long to spray each area.
• Do not use the spray more than 3 to 4 times a day.

To use a cream, gel, or ointment:

• Apply a small amount to the affected area and rub it gently into the skin. Do not apply over a large area of skin. Use it no more than 4 times a day.
• Some creams should not be used right after a bath or shower. Check your product label.

Do not bandage the treated area tightly. Some creams require you to leave treated skin uncovered and not lie on it. Follow your product label.

Do not use on wounds, damaged or irritated skin, or on a rash. Do not use with a heating pad.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, if they get worse, or if they clear up and then come back within a few days.

Store this medicine as directed on the package. Keep the spray away from heat and direct sunlight.

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

Do not use Icy Hot Pain Relieving if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Ask a doctor before use if you are prone to allergic reactions to aspirin or salicylates.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have health problems or use other medications, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

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

There have been rare cases of serious burns with some Icy Hot Pain Relieving products.

Menthol and methyl salicylate may lead to serious side effects. Stop using menthol and methyl salicylate and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• severe burning at the site where the medicine was applied;
• redness, itching, rash, irritation, or swelling at the site where the medicine was applied; or
• pain, blistering, or other skin injury at the site where the medicine was applied.

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

Icy Hot Pain Relieving is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

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

Avoid getting Icy Hot Pain Relieving in your eyes or on mucous membranes.

If you use the spray, avoid breathing the spray. Keep it away from fire, flame, and sparks. Do not use it in a confined space. Do not puncture or burn the can.

Certain creams and ointments require you to keep treated skin away from heat and direct sunlight and avoid applying the medicine in skin folds. Check your product label.

Medicine applied to the skin is not likely to be influenced by other medications you take, but many drugs can interact. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.