Mentholatum Ointment

Mentholatum Ointment (for the skin) is a product that helps relieve itching and minor muscle or joint pain. You can also use this product as a chest rub to help with symptoms of the common cold.

Mentholatum Ointment may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe to use Mentholatum Ointment if you have sensitive skin.

Do not use this medicine on a baby or child without your doctor's advice.

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

If you breastfeed, avoid applying this medicine to your nipple area.

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

Mentholatum Ointment may cause serious side effects. Stop using Mentholatum Ointment and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• severe burning, stinging, or irritation where the medicine was applied; or
• breathing problems after using this medicine on the chest.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and 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.

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

For your first use, apply only to a small skin area to test how your skin reacts to the medicine.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not apply to open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.

Camphor and menthol can cause a burning or cold 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.

Do not cover treated skin with a tight bandage or heating pad.

Do not apply this medicine within 1 hour before or 30 minutes after you take a bath or shower.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, or a skin rash. Also call your doctor if you still have pain, or if the pain goes away and then comes back within a few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Store away from open flame or high heat. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.

Camphor and menthol is used as needed and does not have a daily dosing schedule. Do not use the product more often than what is stated on the label.

An overdose of Mentholatum Ointment is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone accidentally swallows the medicine.

Do not get this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If contact happens, rinse with water.

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