Aspercreme Heat

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Skin irritation.
• Burning or stinging feeling. Most of the time, this will go away after a few days.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from heat or open flame.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Aspercreme Heat, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Aspercreme Heat. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Aspercreme Heat (menthol gel, liquid, and solution).

Review Date: October 4, 2017

Applies to menthol topical: compounding crystal, mucous membrane lozenge, topical film, topical gel, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical pad, topical powder, topical spray, topical stick

Local

Local side effects have included redness and irritation at site of application.[Ref]

Some side effects of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Heat Gel may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Menthol topical - oral lozenge:
Sore Throat: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Cough: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every hour as needed.

Menthol 0.15% or 0.5% topical lotion: Apply topically to affected area 3 to 4 times daily.

4 years or older:
Menthol topical - oral lozenge:
Sore Throat: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every 2 hours as needed.
Cough: Dissolve 1 drop slowly in mouth every hour as needed.