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Theragesic - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0178-0320
Drug Name

Theragesic

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Menthol 10 mg/g
Methyl salicylate 150 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 259203,
724160
Application Number M017
Labeler Name Mission Pharmacal Company
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
0178-0320-03 1 tube in 1 carton (0178-0320-03) / 85 g in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Purpose Menthol 1%............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Analgesic Methyl Salicylate 15%......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Counterirritant
Active IngredientsPurpose
Menthol 1%............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Analgesic
Methyl Salicylate 15%......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Counterirritant

Dosage forms and strengths

Information about all available dosage forms and strengths for the drug product to which the labeling applies. This field may contain descriptions of product appearance.
Directions Adults and children 12 or more years of age. Apply thin layers of crème 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 this layer provides a mild effect, two thin layers provide a strong effect and three thin layers provide a very strong effect. SEE WARNINGS. Wash hands thoroughly after application.

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Other information 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).

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Use temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backaches strains bruises sprains

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Theragesic METHYL SALICYLATE WATER DIMETHICONE GLYCERIN CARBOMER 934 TROLAMINE METHYLPARABEN SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE PROPYLPARABEN METHYL SALICYLATE SALICYLIC ACID MENTHOL MENTHOL

Package label principal display panel

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THERA-GESIC 3-oz carton

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
Ask a doctor before use for children under 2 and to 12 years of age if prone or sensitive to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylate

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use immediately shower or bath if skin is sensitive to oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate) on wounds or damaged skin

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions (210) 696-8400 (M-Th 8:00-5:30 CST)

Stop use

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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.

When using

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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 ®

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

How supplied

Information about the available dosage forms to which the labeling applies, and for which the manufacturer or distributor is responsible. This field ordinarily includes the strength of the dosage form (in metric units), the units in which the dosage form is available for prescribing, appropriate information to facilitate identification of the dosage forms (such as shape, color, coating, scoring, and National Drug Code), and special handling and storage condition information.
THERA-GESIC 3-oz label

Precautions

Information about any special care to be exercised for safe and effective use of the drug.
SHARE BEFORE USE: IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS PRODUCT TO GIVE THE IMPRESSION OF A LIQUID SOUND UON SHAKING. DO NOT ALLOW THERA-GESIC ® TO COMEIN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE, OTHER THAN SKIN. Do not use this product if tube is punctured. Lot number and expiration date on end of carton. MISSION PHARMACAL COMPANY, San Antonio, TX 78230 1355 50588 03 Rev 001090

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings 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 ® .

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