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Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview & Uses

Body pain can happen anywhere. When you suffer from muscle pain, joint aches, tension or stiffness, that’s when you should reach for PRECISE™, New From the Makers of TYLENOL®. PRECISE™ delivers relief precisely where it hurts and penetrates deep to activate sensory receptors that help block pain signals.

Applied to wherever it hurts, PRECISE™ is convenient, effective and targeted to help you forget about pain and get on with your life.


Uses

Get temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
  • Simple backache.
  • Sprains.
  • Strains.
  • Bruises.
  • Arthritis.

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Available As


Pain Relieving Cream
Pain Relieving Heat Patch
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Directions

Cream


Adults & Children 12 years & over:
  • Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Heat Patch

Adults

Place on area of pain with adhesive side toward the skin. Apply firmly. For maximum effectiveness, wear patch for 8 hours. Do not use for more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period. It may take up to 30 minutes for the patch to reach its therapeutic temperature.

(NOTE: Risk of burns may increase with age. Adults 55 and over should wear the patch over a layer of clothing and not directly against your skin.) Ask a doctor before use if you have diabetes, poor circulation, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or are pregnant.


Do not use:
  • If the heat patch is damaged or torn
  • With medicated lotions, creams or ointments
  • On damaged, broken or sensitive skin
  • On areas of bruising or swelling that has occurred within 48 hours
  • On people who are not capable of applying and removing the heat patch themselves, including infants, children 12 and under, and some elderly
  • On areas of the body where heat cannot be felt
  • With other forms of heat
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Ingredients

Active Ingredients for Cream: Menthol 10%, Methyl salicylate 30%

 

Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Cream Menthol 10%,
Methyl salicylate 30%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate, carbomer, cocoglycerides, distearyl ether, edetate disodium, ethylparaben, fragrance, glyceryl laurate, glyceryl stearate, methylparaben, myristlyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, steareth-2, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, water
Heat Patch N/A N/A
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Warnings

Cream Warnings

Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. Do not bandage tightly. Stop use and ask a doctor if excessive skin irritation occurs; if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days; or if symptoms clear up and reoccur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Heat Patch Warnings

Check skin frequently for signs of irritation, burns or blistering—if found, stop use immediately. It is normal to experience slight skin redness after removing the heat patch. If your skin is still red after a few hours, stop using the heat patch until the redness goes away completely. If product feels too hot, stop use or wear over clothing. Do not place extra pressure or tight clothing over this product. Stop use and call a doctor if you experience any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash or other changes in your skin that persist where the patch is worn. Stop use and call a doctor if after 7 days your pain gets worse or remains unchanged, as this may be a sign of a more serious condition.

Do not use this product while sleeping. Check skin frequently during use. This product has the potential to cause skin irritation or burns. If you find irritation or a burn, remove product immediately. The heat patch contains iron that can be harmful if ingested. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water and call a Poison Control Center immediately. If heat patch contents come in contact with your skin or eyes, rinse with water immediately. To avoid the risk of fire, do not microwave this product or attempt to reheat. Keep out of reach of children and pets. For external use only. Keep away from heat.

 

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