What happens if I overdose Cooling Gel?
An overdose of camphor and menthol is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
Overdose of Cooling Gel in details
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
What should I avoid while taking Cooling Gel?
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth, nose, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, nose, genitals, or rectum until the medication has been washed off your hands. Also avoid handling food while the medication is still on your hands.
Cooling Gel warnings
•Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, allergies (especially to aspirin or aspirin-like drugs).
•Cooling Gel should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
•Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Cooling Gel?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using Cooling Gel if you have any allergies (especially to aspirin or other salicylates), or if you have a serious medical condition.
It is not known whether Cooling Gel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Cooling Gel passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not apply Cooling Gel to your breast area if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use this medication on a child younger than 12 years old without medical advice.
Cooling Gel precautions
Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to menthol or methyl salicylate; or to aspirin or other salicylates (e.g., salsalate); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: asthma, injured/irritated skin in the affected area, growths in the nose (nasal polyps).
During the first 6 months of pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and problems with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
What happens if I miss a dose of Cooling Gel?
Since Cooling Gel is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after using Cooling Gel.
References
- DailyMed. "MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Methyl salicylate". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09543 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- MeSH. "Antirheumatic Agents". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
