Fast, Effective and Powerful Penetrating Pain Relief.
The strength of Salonpas Original is evident in that it’s still the #1 pain patch worldwide. SALONPAS has three active ingredients in a flexible, easy to apply patch that can be used up to four at a time. SALONPAS provides temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, bruises, sprains.
SALONPAS Pain Relief Patches give you the pain relieving power of a pill in a patch. Unlike medications from pills which go directly to the stomach and pass through your blood system to the pain, it goes direct to the site of your pain, right where it hurts. SALONPAS Pain Relief Patch travels well; So take one in your purse, gym bag, or glove box… and STAY ACTIVE.
SALONPAS will relieve you from the following pains:
Back Pain and Lower Back Pain, Knee Pain / Joint Pain / Arm Pain / Wrist Pain / Elbow Pain / Neck Pain / Shoulder Pain / Leg Pain / Ankle Pain
Product Description:
Ideal size and combination of active ingredients for Katakori, "Japanese for stiffness in the neck and shoulders"
For stiffness and tightness of neck to shoulders after intensive deskwork, nighttime driving or reading.
Warnings
- 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 or after heart surgery.
Ask a doctor before use if you are allergic to external application products.
- When using this product, Do not use otherwise than as directed and avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if conditions worsen, rash, itching or excessive skin irritation occurs.
-The stomach bleeding warning applies to you.
-You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease.
-You are taking a diuretic.
WARNING FOR METHYL SALICYLATE:
- This product contains methyl salicylate and when applied to the skin, it can be absorbed through the skin into the blood. FOR PATIENTS TAKING WARFARIN, excessive application may increase chances of bleeding.
WARNING FOR CAMPHOR:
- This product contains camphor and as such, can cause convulsions. Contraindicted in infants that are below 2 years of age. Caution must be taken when older children are treated. Avoid direct application to the nostrils.
Stop use and ask a doctor 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.
Directions:
Adults 18 years and older:
-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.
-If pain lasts after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8.
-Only use one patch at a time.
-Do not use more than 2 patches per day.
-Do not use for more than 3 days in a row.
Warning!
Not Suitable for Children under 18 years of age