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Please use only one Pain, Arthritis or Hot patch at a time. You can wear up to 4 other Salonpas® patches at a time.… Read More

Our product name SALONPAS comes from its active ingredient, Methyl Salicylate. Methyl Salicylate passes through the skin and goes directly to the site of your pain, right where it hurts. Therefore, SALONPAS represents "Salicylate"- "Pass".… Read More

All Salonpas® products, except Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch and Arthritis Patch, can be used for children 12 years old and over. Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch and Salonpas® Arthritis Patch are only approved for usage for ages 18+. Parents should speak with a pediatrician before applying Salonpas® to a child.… Read More

There is no problem reapplying a SALONPAS® patch to another site just after you have applied and peeled it off. In this case, please use a fresh SALONPAS®.… Read More

No. SALONPAS® Pain Relief Patch/SALONPAS® Arthritis Pain is the first and only FDA-approved OTC pain relief patch.… Read More

This product is the first and only FDA-approved OTC pain relief patch for the temporary relief of mild to moderate aches and pains. All other OTC pain relief patches are for only minor pain. While effectiveness of other OTC pain relief patches last up to 8 hours, effectiveness of SALONPAS® Pain Relief Patch/SALONPAS® Arthritis Pain lasts up to 12 hours.… Read More

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.… Read More

Pain relief generally occurs within one hour of application, but in some individuals, pain relief may take shorter and some longer. Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying.… Read More

Yes. SALONPAS® is manufactured using new ultra-thin Comfort Stretch™ technology that provides effective pain relief while allowing you to maintain their active lifestyles. The patch conforms to the unique contours of each individual’s body and will accommodate strenuous and high-impact activities.… Read More

Yes, but a doctor should be consulted first and it is important to read both product labels carefully. The chance of a stomach bleed is small, but is higher if other drugs containing an NSAID are taken (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others). If taking a diuretic, a doctor must be consulted before use. Only one patch may be used at a time.… Read More