Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains.
Warnings
For external use only. Use only as directed or as directed by a health care professional.
Read all warnings and directions before use.
Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath, shower, or swimming; do not use immediately after bath, shower, or swimming.
Do not use:
• On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin
• On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes
When using this product
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes
- Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area
- Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use
Directions
Adults and children 18 years of age and older:
Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time.
- Clean and dry the affected area.
- Open pouch and remove one patch.
- Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain. Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope.
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches.
- Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope.
- Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them.
Children under 18 years: Ask a physician
Other information
- May be applied under occlusive dressing.
- Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
