Dosing & Uses
Dosing Forms & Strengths
menthol/dimethicone topical
topical lotion
- 0.15%/5%
Itching
Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, minor burns, rashes due to poison ivy, oak and sumac, insect bites, sunburn; protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin
Apply topically up to 3-4 times daily
Dosage Forms & Strengths
menthol/dimethicone topical
topical lotion
- 0.15%/5%
Itching
Temporarily relieves itching associated with minor skin irritations, minor burns, rashes due to poison ivy, oak and sumac, insect bites, sunburn; protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply topically up to 3-4 times daily
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
For external use only
Keep out of eyes
Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
Discontinue if symptoms do not improve within 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Discontinue if tenderness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Not distributed in human breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Menthol: Elicits mild local anesthetic effect
Dimethicone: Skin protectant; provides barrier against irritants and helps maintain moisture
