Mentholatum

camphor, menthol · Ointment · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Camphor 9% Menthol 1.3%

Purpose

Purpose Camphor - Topical Analgesic Menthol - Topical Analgesic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings

Warnings For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes do not apply to wounds or to damaged skin do not bandage tightly do not heat, microwave, or add to hot water as this may cause splattering and result in burns 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 Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

When using this product

When using this product do not get into eyes do not apply to wounds or to damaged skin do not bandage tightly do not heat, microwave, or add to hot water as this may cause splattering and result in burns

Stop use and ask a doctor

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

Keep out of reach of children

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

Directions

Directions adults and children 2 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients fragrance, petrolatum, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Questions? 1-877-636-2677 MON-FRI 9AM to 5PM (EST)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Dec 13, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Mentholatum NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10742-0002Camphor (natural) 90 mg/g; Menthol, Unspecified Form 13 mg/g
Ointment
The Mentholatum CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72988-0031Methyl Salicylate 200 mg/g; Menthol 60 mg/g
Lotion
Lydia Co., Ltd.UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER

Frequently asked questions

What is Mentholatum used for?

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Who makes Mentholatum?

Mentholatum is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company, Lydia Co., Ltd..