Salonpas Pain Relief Patch - 3 pack - Medicated Plaster for Joint & Muscle Pain

These medicated plasters can help to relieve aches and pains in your muscles and joints. They are ideal for those who need long-lasting pain relief, as they work for up to 12 hours. The patches are discrete and have a pleasant minty smell.

These patches are ideal for use with:

• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Strains
• Sprains
• Backache
• Bruises

Usage Instructions:

Before using a plaster, make sure the affected area is clean and dry. Bend the patch and detach the centre part of the film. Then, place the plaster onto the affected area; slide the film backward, then slide the other film forward.

Leave the plaster in place for 8-12 hours. Use only 1 plaster at a time. If pain returns 8-12 hours after using the first plaster, remove and apply a second.

Ingredients:

Active substances are 105 mg of methyl salicylate and 31.5 mg of levomenthol in one plaster. Other Inactive Ingredients are alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, liquid paraffin, polyisobutylene, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, synthetic aluminium silicate, backing cloth and plastic film.

Warnings:

Do not use more than 1 plaster at a time. Do not use more than 2 plasters in a day, and do not use for more than 3 days in a row.

Do not apply to open wounds, irritated skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

These patches are not suitable for:

• Children under 18
• Those allergic to any of the ingredients
• Those who suffer with allergic conditions, have a history of allergy, or have had attacks of asthma, especially when taking other painkillers, medicines to reduce fever, or any Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. ibuprofen or aspirin
• Those taking similar pain-relieving products
• Those who have or have had a severe heart condition
• Those who have or have had severe problems with their kidneys or liver
• Those who have any bleeding ulcers or bleeding problems
• Those who are pregnant

Before using this product, speak to your doctor if:

• You have or have had a stomach ulcer/bleeding, or a history of stomach ulcers, discomfort after eating, or heartburn
• You have a history of asthma
• You are elderly, as you may be more prone to adverse side effects
• You are breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant

Side effects may include:

• Erythema (redness) at the application site
• Pruritus (itching), pain, and warmth at the application site
• Headache
• Rash and skin discolouration at the application site
• Itching and rash
• Tinnitus (ringing or high-pitched noise in the ears)

If any side effects are experienced, stop using the product and consult your doctor.