What are the benefits of applying SALONPAS® Pain Relief Patch or SALONPAS® Arthritis Pain instead of taking a pill?

Compared to pills, the chance of stomach bleeding is small. The patch delivery system allows for direct delivery of the active ingredient to the site of the pain and provides the option of discontinuing medication use. While many oral non-prescription pain relief medications require a dose every 4-6 hours, the effectiveness of SALONPAS® Pain Relief Patch/SALONPAS® Arthritis Pain lasts up to 12 hours.