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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
For external use only
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
- on the face or rashes
- on wouds 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 for 14 or more days
- right before or after heart surgery
- you are allergic to topical products
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
- 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
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach beeding.
- rash, itching or skin irritaion develops
- condition worsens
- symptoms last for more than 3 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
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.
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.
- on the face or rashes
- on wouds 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 for 14 or more days
- right before or after heart surgery
- you are allergic to topical products
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
- 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
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach beeding.
- rash, itching or skin irritaion develops
- condition worsens
- symptoms last for more than 3 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
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.
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.
- you are allergic to topical products
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
- 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
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach beeding.
- rash, itching or skin irritaion develops
- condition worsens
- symptoms last for more than 3 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
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.
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.
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach beeding.
- rash, itching or skin irritaion develops
- condition worsens
- symptoms last for more than 3 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
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.
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.
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- arthritis
- sprains
- strains
- bruises
- simple backache
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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Sources
Salonpas Arthritis Pain Manufacturers
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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Salonpas Arthritis Pain | Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
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) 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 appliedChildren under 18 years of age: do not use; this product has not been shown to work in children
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