Medicine guide

Amazon Basics Cold and Hot Medicated Patch

5 g/100g · Patch

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Menthol
Made by
Amazon.com Services LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-28

What it is

Topical analgesic

Used for
  • Arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps.
How to take it

Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times daily.

Full directions ↓
Warning

For external use only When using this product

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
849other products contain Menthol — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints:

  • arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, muscle sprains, bruises and cramps.

From the official label · 2025-12-28 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Carefully remove backing from patch.
  • Apply sticky side of patch to affected area.
  • Wear one patch up to 8 hours.
  • Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times daily.
  • Discard patch after single use.
  • Reseal pouch after opening.
  • Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Stop and get help if

  • and consult a doctor if
  • Condition worsens
  • Redness is present
  • Irritation develops
  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • You experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • For external use only When using this product
  • Use only as directed
  • Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
  • Don't bandage tightly or use with heating pad
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Don't apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics. Stop use and consult a doctor if
  • You experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied. If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Use only as directed
  • Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
  • Don't bandage tightly or use with heating pad
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Don't apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

Do not use on infants. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

Store at room temperature, not to exceed 86'F (30'C).

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Topical analgesic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, glycerin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, kaolin, mineral oil, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)propane-1,2-diol

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Every version of this medicine (27)

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Details

Made byAmazon.com Services LLC
Active substanceMenthol
Strength5 g/100g
FormPatch
RouteTopical
Packs15 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 1 g in 1 PATCH
NDC72288-966

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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