photos DuraProxin Generic Name: Camphor and Menthol Patch (KAM for & MEN thol) Brand Name: DuraProxin, Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Patch Overview Side Effects Dosage Reviews Q & A More Uses of DuraProxin: It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Women's Health: Separating Fact From Fiction What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take DuraProxin? If you have an allergy to camphor, menthol, or any other part of DuraProxin (camphor and menthol patch). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take DuraProxin? Tell all of your health care providers that you take DuraProxin. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. Different brands of this medicine may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving DuraProxin to a child. This medicine may cause harm if chewed or swallowed. If this medicine has been put in the mouth, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using DuraProxin while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (DuraProxin) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not take DuraProxin by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin. Do not put on open wounds. Do not put on right after a shower or bath. Do not put on right after using a heating pad. Do not bandage tightly. Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well. Wash hands before and after use. You may cut the patch to size if needed. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you use this medicine on a regular basis, put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses. Many times DuraProxin is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad skin irritation. What are some other side effects of DuraProxin? 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. 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. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: 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. How do I store and/or throw out DuraProxin? Store at room temperature. Store in pouch until ready for use. 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. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer 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 this medicine, 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 DuraProxin 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to DuraProxin (camphor and menthol patch). 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 this medicine. 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