Topical Analgesic Rub. Mentholatum Ointment is the classic remedy that generations of Moms have rubbed on their children's chests to help provide gentle, soothing relief.
The penetrating aromatic ingredients act fast to help relieve minor muscle aches and pains associated with colds. Mentholatum Ointment is ideal to use with oral cough/cold medications when achiness accompanies a cold. The active ingredients in Mentholatum Ointment stimulate the sensory receptors in the skin to help provide relief and soothe achy muscles and joints. Mentholatum Ointment temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. The soothing aromatic vapors also provide a natural enhancement to a regular colds care routine. Colds Symptoms - Gentle aromatics help relieve stuffy noses, chest congestion, sinus congestion, head colds, chest colds, and muscular aches due to coughs and colds. Chapped Skin - Soothes chapped skin, lips, and other minor skin irritations.
Active Ingredients: Camphor (9%) (decongestant, topical analgesic), Menthol (Natural 1.3%) (decongestant, topical analgesic)
Inactive Ingredients: Fragrance, Petrolatum, Titanium Dioxide
For adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily. Stuffy Noses: Apply liberally below each nostril. Chest Congestion and Muscle Aches: Rub liberally on chest, throat and back, and then cover areas with a warm cloth. Chapped Skin Under Nose, Chapped Lips: Liberally spread a layer over irritated areas.
WARNINGS:
For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not place in mouth or nostrils. For conditions that persist or are accompanied by a fever see your doctor. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Posted by Mel W. on 13th Jan 2010
I really love this stuff. When I have a cold, I will rub some of this under my nose and it definitely helps me breathe. The camphor and menthol together work great. It also helps protect my skin from all the tissues I use. It's not a replacement for cold medicine, but it's really soothing and enhances the medicine.
Posted by Unknown on 12th Jun 2009
I don't think this really works. I think it is more of a mental thing because I tried it and I felt no results.
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