Salonpas Arthritis Pain Relief Patch – Ultra Thin Comfort Stretch – 5 (7cm x 10cm) Patches
For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, bruises, sprains and strains, and simple backache.
Directions:
Adults 18 years and older:
- Clean and dry affected area
- Removed patch from the pouch from backing film and apply to skin
- Apply one patch to the affected area and leave in place for up to 8-12 hours.
- If pain lasts after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8-12 hours
- Only use one patch at a time
- Do not use more than 2 patches per day
- Do not use more than 3 days in a row
Children under 18 years of age: Do not use.
Other Information:
Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch. Avoid storing product in direct sunlight. Protect product from excessive moisture. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Active Ingredients:
Menthol 3%
Menthyl Salicylate 10% (NSAID)
Other Ingredients:
Alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, backing cloth, film, mineral oil, polyisobutylene, polyisobutylene 1,200,000, styene-isonprene-styrene block copolymer, synthetic aluminum silicate.
Warnings:
For External use only.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains and NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you:
- Are 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, on wounds or damaged skin
- with a heating pad
- with or at the same time as other external analgesics
- if you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs or any ingredients of this product
- when sweating (such as from exercise or heat)
- any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 or more days
- right before or after heart surgery
When using this product:
- wash hands after applying or removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye conact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask doctor if:
- if you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- Rash, itching or skin irritation develops
- Condition worsens
- Symptoms last for more than 3 days
- Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
If pregnant or breast-feeding: ask a doctor before use during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Manufacturer: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
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