Dosing and uses of Icy Hot Advanced Relief Cream, Icy Hot Arthritis Lotion (camphor/menthol topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
camphor/menthol topicaL
topical lotion
- 4%/16%
Minor Pain
Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, mild backache, muscle strains, sprains, bruises, muscle cramps
Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times daily; massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin
Administration
Wash hands with soap with cool water after use
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
camphor/menthol topicaL
topical lotion
- 4%/16%
Minor Pain
Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, mild backache, muscle strains, sprains, bruises, muscle cramps
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥12 years: Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times daily; massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin
Administration
Wash hands with soap with cool water after use
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
For external use only
Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
A transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears within several days
If severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately
Do not expose area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Do not use on wounds, or damaged, broken, or irritated skin
Discontinue if condition worsens, redness is present, or irritation develops, or symptoms do not improve within 7 days
Flammable, keep away from fire or flame
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: A
Lactation: Not distributed in human breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Icy Hot Advanced Relief Cream, Icy Hot Arthritis Lotion (camphor/menthol topical)
Mechanism of action
Camphor: Topical analgesic
Menthol: Elicits mild local anesthetic effect
