The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
For the prompt relief of inflammations of the skin, tissues and muscles. For catarrh, hay fever, croup, sore throat, earache, headache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatism, etc. Barbers will find Mentholatum a most soothing and healing application after shaving. Very antiseptic. For piles, burns, sprains, corns, sores, eczema, chilblains, insect bites, sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands and skin and scalp diseases.
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