Cold And Hot Medicated

menthol · Patch · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Menthol 5%

Purpose

Purpose Topical analgesic

Uses

Uses Temporarily relieve minor pain associated with:
• arthritis
• simple backache
• muscle strains
• bursitis
• tendonitis
• strains
• bruises
• cramps

Warnings

For external use only. When using this product
• use only as directed
• do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Stop use and ask a doctor if
• condition worsens
• symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
• redness is present
• skin irritation develops. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions

Directions Adults and Children 12 years of age and older:
• peel off protective backing and apply sticky side to affected area
• carefully remove backing from patch
• should be used up to 8 hours
• should be used no more than 3 to 4 times daily
• children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other information

Other Information
• store at room temperature 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C)

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Aluminum Glycinate, Edetate Disodium, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sodium Carboxy-methylcellulose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Universal Distribution Center LLC (revised Sep 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cold And Hot Medicated NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10742-1117Menthol, Unspecified Form 500 mg/1
Patch
The Mentholatum CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
10742-1118Menthol, Unspecified Form 240 mg/1
Patch
The Mentholatum CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52000-422Menthol, Unspecified Form .05 g/g
Patch
Universal Distribution Center LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Cold And Hot Medicated used for?

Uses Temporarily relieve minor pain associated with: • arthritis • simple backache • muscle strains • bursitis • tendonitis • strains • bruises • cramps

Who makes Cold And Hot Medicated?

Cold And Hot Medicated is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company, Universal Distribution Center LLC.