Pain Relief Patch Description from Salonpas
The First FDA-Approved OTC Topical Pain Reliever
Salonpas Pain Relief Patch LARGE contains two powerful pain fighting ingredients, menthol and methyl salicylate (an NSAID - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
9 LARGE PATCHES 3 15/16" x 5 1/2" (10cm x 14cm)
Ingredients:
Active ingredients (in each patch): Menthol 3%, Methyl salicylate 10% (NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Inactive ingredients: alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, backing cloth, film, mineral oil, polyisobutylene, polyisobutylene 1,200,000, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, synthetic aluminum silicate
Manufacturer's Directions
Adults 18 years and older:
-only use one patch at a time
-clean and dry affected area
-remove patch from backing film and apply to skin (see illustration)
-apply one patch to the affected area and leave in place for up to 8 to 12 hours
if pain lasts after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8 to 12 hours
-do not use more than 2 patches per day
-do not use for more than 3 days in a row
-the used patch should be removed from the skin when a new one is applied
Children under 18 years of age: do not use; this product has not been shown to work in children
Manufacturer's Disclaimer
For external use only.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you: are age 60 or older; have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems; take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug; take other drugs containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others], have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product; take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use on the face or rashes; on wounds or damaged skin; if allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs; with a heating pad; when sweating (such as from exercise or heat); any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 or more days; right before after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if you al allergic to topical products; the stomach bleeding warning applies to you; you are taking a diuretic; you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
When using this product wash hands after applying or rem