Drug Facts section
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient: Purpose
Methyl Salicylate 25% (NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).......... Topical analgesic
Uses
Uses:
Temporarily relieves aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with:
- Strains
- Sprains
- Simple Backache
- Arthritis
- Bruises
Do not use section
Warning: For external use only.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a 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 a NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use:
- on the face or rashes
- on wounds or damaged skin
- if allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- with a heating pad when sweating (such as from exercise or heat)
- any patch from a pouch that has been open 14 or more days
- right before or after heart surgery
- do not bandage tightly
When using this product section
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 section
Stop use and consult a doctor if:
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood or have bloody or black stools -these are signs of stomach bleeding
- 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 breastfeeding section
If pregnant or breastfeeding:
Ask a doctor before use while breastfeeding 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 unbom child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children section
Keep out of reach of children. If put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.
Directions section
Directions:
Adults and Children 10 years of age 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)
- apply 1 patch to the affected area or intact skin up to 36 hours
- do not use more than 2 patches per day
- do not use for more than 3 days in a row unless prescribed and instructed by a healthcare provider
- the used patch should be removed from the skin when a new one is applied.
