Salonpas, Pain Relief Patch, Large, Minty, 9 Patches

Adults 18 years and older:

• Clean and dry the affected area.
• Apply one patch to the affected area and leave in place for up to 8 to 12 hours.
• If pain persists after using the first patch, a second patch may be applied for up to another 8 to 12 hours.
• Only use one patch at a time.
• Remove the patch from the backing film and apply it to the skin.
• Do not use more than 2 patches per day.
• Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days.
• 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 be effective in children.

How To Apply

1. Peel the central film.
2. Place on the affected area.
3. Slide a film.
4. Slide the other film.

Do not use more than one Salonpas patch at a time.

Package not child-resistant.

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 aged 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

Do not use:

• On the face or rashes
• With a heating pad
• Any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 days or more
• On wounds or damaged skin
• When sweating (such as from exercise or heat)
• If allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
• Right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if:

• You are allergic to topical products
• You are taking a diuretic
• The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease

When using this product:

• Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
• The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
• Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts.
• Rash, itching or skin irritation develops
• Condition worsens
• Symptoms last for more than 3 days
• Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use while breast-feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. If put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre right away. Packaging not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°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.

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