Salonpas® Pain Relieving Gel-Patch HOT
Dual Action Gel-Patch technology designed for temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with: simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains
Up to 8 Hours of Relief
Dual Action Ingredients – Warming & Cooling
Safe Alternative to Opioids & Oral NSAIDs
Salonpas® Product Information
Product Features/Benefits
- Contains two pain-fighting ingredients: Menthol starts to cool on contact, while Capsaicin (derived from chili peppers), creates a warming sensation
- Apply for up to 8 hours
- Gel-patch technology designed to soothe your pain
- Number of Patches: 6 Count
- Patch Size: 3.94" × 5.50" (10 cm × 14 cm)
Product Description
Salonpas® Pain Relieving Gel-Patch HOT contains two powerful pain fighting ingredients. Menthol for a cooling, soothing sensation and Capsaicin for long-lasting, warming relief. The combination provides up to eight hours of targeted relief. The rounded corners prevent peeling and the split film in the center allows for easy application.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Active Ingredients:
- Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin (topical analgesic)
- Menthol 1.25% (topical analgesic)
Inactive Ingredients:
edetate disodium, gelatin, glycerin, magnesium aluminometasilicate, methyl acrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, nonoxynol, oleyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan monooleate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water
Application Instructions
Adults and children 12 years and older:
- Clean and dry affected area
- Remove film from patch and apply to skin (see illustration)
- Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- Remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application
Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Product Warnings
- Warnings
- For external use only
- Do not use
- On wounds or damaged skin
With a heating pad
If you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
- When using this product
- Use only as directed
Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes
Do not bandage tightly
Discontinue use at least 1 hour before bath or shower
Do not use immediately after a bath or shower
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur
Conditions worsen
Symptoms persist for more than 7 days
Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- If pregnant or breast-feeding:
- Ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children:
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other Information
- Avoid storing product in direct sunlight
- Protect product from excessive moisture
