Adults and children 12 or more years of age: Apply thin layers of cream into and around the sore or painful area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. The number of thin layers controls the intensity of the action of THERA-GESIC. One thin layer provides a mild effect, two thin layers provide a strong effect and three thin layers provide a verystrong effect. SEE WARNINGS. Wash hands thoroughly after application.
Active ingredients Purpose
Menthol 1% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analgesic
Methyl Salicylate 15% . . . . . . . . . Counterirritant
Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
■ arthritis
■ simple backaches
■ strains
■ bruises
■ sprains
For external use only.
Use only as directed. Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
Do not bandage, wrap, cover, use a heating pad after, or recline upon skin treated with THERA-GESIC.
Do not use
■ if skin is sensitive to oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate)
■ immediately after shower or bath
■ on wounds or damaged skin
Ask a doctor before use
■ for children under 2 and to 12 years of age
■ if prone or sensitive to allergic reactions from aspirin or salicylate
When using this product
■ discontinue use if skin irritation develops, or redness is present
■ do not swallow
■ do not use a heating pad after application of THERA-GESIC
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up
and occur again within a few days.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Adults and children 12 or more years of age: Apply thin layers of cream into and
around the sore or painful area, not more than 3 to 4 times daily. The number of thin layers controls the
intensity of the action of THERA-GESIC. One thin layer provides a mild effect, two thin layers provide a
strong effect and three thin layers provide a verystrong effect. SEE WARNINGS. Wash hands
thoroughly after application.
Showering or washing the area after application of THERA-GESIC will leave
the area fragrance-free without diminishing the therapeutic effect.
Avoid contact with clothing or other surfaces. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Carbopol 974, dimethicone, glycerine, methylparaben,
propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, water
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| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0178-0320-03 | GM - Gram | 0178-0320 | 328cb5be-ae2e-4347-ae09-ab2e2f5e9e07 | 1 | 2013-10-17 |
| 0178-0320-05 | GM - Gram | 0178-0320 | 0624c2d0-415a-49c3-a0bb-c0826bc8e28e | 1 | 2013-10-17 |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0178-0320 | 0178-0320-33 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| METHYL SALICYLATE | LAV5U5022Y | ACTIB |
| MENTHOL | L7T10EIP3A | ACTIB |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) | HHT01ZNK31 | IACT |
| DIMETHICONE | 92RU3N3Y1O | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| METHYLPARABEN | A2I8C7HI9T | IACT |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Z8IX2SC1OH | IACT |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 55X04QC32I | IACT |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 368GB5141J | IACT |
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