Product Description Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with: strains, sprains, simple backache, arthritis, bruises. Apply for 8-12 hours. FDA approved non-prescription pain relieving patch.
Effectiveness confirmed in clinical trial. Minty scent. 3-15/16 x 5-1/2 inches (10 x 14 cm).
Product Benefits Ingredients Active Ingredients: Menthol 3%; Methyl Salicylate 10% (NSAID [Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug]). Inactive Ingredients: Alicylic Saturated Hydrocarbon Resin; Baking Cloth; Film; Mineral Oil; Polyisobutylene; Polyisobutylene 1,200,000; Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Copolymer; Synthetic Aluminum Silicate. Suggestions 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 on package). 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. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).
Avoid storing product in direct sunlight. Protect product from excessive moisture. Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch.
Special Note Warnings For external use only. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you: are age 60 or older; have had stomach 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.