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Theragesic Creme

Mission Pharmacal Company
Mission Pharmacal Company

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients	Purpose
Menthol 1%............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Analgesic
Methyl Salicylate 15%......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Counterirritant

Purpose

Use

temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

arthritis
simple backaches
strains
bruises
sprains

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^®.

Do not use

immediately shower or bath
if skin is sensitive to oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate)
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 reaction 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 breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

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.

Uses

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).

Inactive ingredients

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

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

THERA-GESIC^® Carton
NDC: 0178-0320-03

THERA-GESIC^® Carton
NDC: 0178-0320-05