Indications and uses
temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
Bengay Zero Degrees Menthol Pain Relieving
- Manufacturer
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
- Effective date
- 2019-12-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:54:49
Label at a glance#
ProductBengay Zero Degrees Menthol Pain Relieving
Active ingredientMenthol, Unspecified Form
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily for first use: remove and discard foil on applicator head after use, wipe off applicator head, turn dial back slightly, and replace protective cap clean outside with damp cloth or paper towel. do not rinse under or immerse in water. Return product to storage children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Storage and handling
product may be stored in freezer out of reach of children. Place product in freezer a minimum of 2 hours before use, or product may be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) and applied at room temperature, but will not feel as refreshing as when stored in freezer protect from excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Menthol 5%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises
- sprains
Warnings
For external use only.
Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
Do not use
- on wounds or damaged skin
- with a heating pad
- on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area.
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
- do not bandage tightly
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- excessive skin irritation occurs
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- for first use: remove and discard foil on applicator head
- after use, wipe off applicator head, turn dial back slightly, and replace protective cap
- clean outside with damp cloth or paper towel. do not rinse under or immerse in water.
- Return product to storage
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- product may be stored in freezer out of reach of children. Place product in freezer a minimum of 2 hours before use, or
- product may be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) and applied at room temperature, but will not feel as refreshing as when stored in freezer
- protect from excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
Alcohol, aminomethyl propanol, camphor, carbomer, disteareth-75 IPDI, ethylhexyl isononanoate, FD&C blue no. 1, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, PEG-7 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, water
Questions?
call toll-free 800-223-0182 or 215-273-8755 (collect)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 85 g Container Bag Label
[May be stored in the FREEZER in this reusable bag]
no mess applicator
BENGAY®
MENTHOL PAIN RELIEVING GEL
Zero degrees®
cooling pain relief
lasts for hours
soothing icy
sensation
light vanishing scent
NET WT 3 OZ (85 g)
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menthol | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | L7T10EIP3A | 1 | |
| Menthol | ACTIVE MOIETY | L7T10EIP3A | 1 | |
| Alcohol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3K9958V90M | 1 | |
| Aminomethylpropanol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | LU49E6626Q | 1 | |
| Camphor (Synthetic) | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 5TJD82A1ET | 1 | |
| Ethylhexyl Isononanoate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | I6KB4GE3K4 | 1 | |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | H3R47K3TBD | 1 | |
| Glycerin | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | PDC6A3C0OX | 1 | |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | ND2M416302 | 1 | |
| Polysorbate 60 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | CAL22UVI4M | 1 | |
| Propylene Glycol | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 6DC9Q167V3 | 1 | |
| Water | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Bengay Zero Degrees Menthol Pain Relieving
- Menthol
- Menthol, Unspecified Form
- Alcohol
- Aminomethylpropanol
- Camphor (Synthetic)
- Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
- FD&C Blue No. 1
- Glycerin
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- PEG-7 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
- Polysorbate 60
- Propylene Glycol
- Water
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 58232-4036 | 58232-4036-1 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Menthol, Unspecified Form | L7T10EIP3A | ACTIB |
| Alcohol | 3K9958V90M | IACT |
| Aminomethylpropanol | LU49E6626Q | IACT |
| Camphor (Synthetic) | 5TJD82A1ET | IACT |
| Ethylhexyl Isononanoate | I6KB4GE3K4 | IACT |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | IACT |
| Glycerin | PDC6A3C0OX | IACT |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ND2M416302 | IACT |
| PEG-7 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | AO33GZ05NB | IACT |
| Polysorbate 60 | CAL22UVI4M | IACT |
| Propylene Glycol | 6DC9Q167V3 | IACT |
| Water | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
Source Document#
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION / TOPICAL | 2445 mg | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 4 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS | 1.4 %w/v | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUSPENSION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC | 2.5 %w/v | ||
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | ND2M416302 | SPONGE / TOPICAL | 4 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | EMULSION / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 1800 mg | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | CREAM / VAGINAL | 200 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 6 %w/v | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SYSTEM / IONTOPHORESIS | 168.1 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR | 4000 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CREAM / TOPICAL | 1720 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS | 15 %w/v | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TAMPON / VAGINAL | 62.1 mg | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 0.75 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | OINTMENT, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 714 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | FILM / BUCCAL | 1.48 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL | 18 %w/w | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL | NA | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | GEL / DENTAL | 1.8 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 63.4 %w/v | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 26208 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC | 0.6 %w/v | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 8 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | OINTMENT / TOPICAL | 5148 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 19 mg | ||
| Camphor (Synthetic) | CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) | 5TJD82A1ET | JELLY / NASAL | 65 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 5 %w/v | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR | 1000 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL | 185 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | JELLY / VAGINAL | NA | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 2 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 714 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC | 58 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 8 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | GEL, METERED / TRANSDERMAL | 3675 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL | 14.21 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | SOLUTION / DENTAL | 12.8 %w/w | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TABLET, COATED / ORAL | 16 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | ELIXIR / ORAL | 13675 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS | 16624 mg | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | SYRUP / ORAL | 0.05 mg/5ml | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | EMULSION / ORAL | 20 mg/1ml | ||
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | H3R47K3TBD | LIQUID / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | INJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS | 149 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUPPOSITORY / RECTAL | 440 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE / TRANSDERMAL | 306.2 mg | ||
| Propylene Glycol | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR | 7459 mg | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | SUPPOSITORY / RECTAL | 0.05 mg/mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | GEL / TRANSDERMAL | 500 mg | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | CREAM / TOPICAL | 225 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL | 12 mg | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 125 mg | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CREAM / VAGINAL | 60 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR | 1491 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | AEROSOL, SPRAY / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) | 35.75 %w/w | ||
| Polysorbate 60 | POLYSORBATE 60 | CAL22UVI4M | SUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL | 0.03 mg | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | MOUTHWASH / BUCCAL | 200 mg/1ml | ||
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 5 %w/w | ||
| Alcohol | ALCOHOL | 3K9958V90M | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 4504 mg |
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OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119d8dfe-d51d-4d01-9450-ab576eb1137c | dbdba6b0-814d-4732-91a6-239fbc0ab093 | 2020-05-18 | Warnings | dbdba6b0-814d-4732-91a6-239fbc0ab093 |
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