Salonpas Pain Relief Patch, Minty Scent, Double Size, Value Pack,9ea

Product Details
3-15/16 inch x 5-1/2 inch (10 cm x 14 cm). 9 large patches. New! For temporary relief of mild to moderate pain. Backache. Sore muscle. Sprains. Bruises. Menthol 3%. Methyl salicylate 10%. Topical analgesic. Apply for 8-12 hours. FDA approved non-prescription pain relieving patch. Effectiveness confirmed in clinical trial. www.salonpas.us Questions or comments? Toll free 1-87Salonpas. www.salonpas.us. Package not child resistant. Made in Japan. Other information: Store at 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Avoid product in direct sunlight. Protect product from excessive moisture. Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch.

Indications
Uses: Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches & pains & joints associated with: strains; sprains; simple backache; arthritis; bruises..

Directions
Age group 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.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each Patch Menthol (3 %), Methyl Salicylate (NSAID: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) (10 %). Purpose: Topical Analgesic., Topical Analgesic. Inactive Ingredients: Alicyclic Saturated Hydrocarbon Resin, Backing Cloth, Film, Mineral Oil, Polyisobutylene, Polyisobutylene 1,200,000, Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer, Synthetic Aluminum Silicate.

Warnings
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use more than one Salonpas patch at a time. See directions. For external use onlyStomach bleeding warning: This product contains NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you: are age 60 or older, have had 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 excessive 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 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 removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact 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 a doctor if stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts, 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.. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use while breast-feeding and 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 put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.

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