This medication is used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (such as arthritis, backache, sprains). Capsaicin works by decreasing a certain natural substance in your body (substance P) that helps pass pain signals to the brain.

Active Ingredients (each patch) - 105mg of methyl salicylate, 31.5mg of levomenthol. Inactive ingredients - Alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, liquid paraffin, polyisobutylene, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, synthetic aluminium silicate, backing cloth and plastic film.

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.

1. use only as directed.
2. apply only to clean, dry skin that does not have any cuts, open wounds, infections or rashes.
3. do not apply in the same area as any other product used on the skin.
4. do not apply with any external heat such as heating pad.
5. do not apply a bandage over the treated area.
6. do not get gel in eyes, nose or mouth.

Can I use Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch on an ongoing basis? Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch temporarily relieves symptomatic pain associated with strains and sprains. If your symptoms persist beyond 3 days, you should stop using and seek medical attention from your doctor.

Apply the prescribed number of patches as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. Depending on your product, the patch may be left on the skin for up to 8 or 12 hours. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not apply more than 3 patches once a day or leave any patch on for longer than the stated time period.

HISAMITSU Salonpas 30 Hot Skin-Friendly Mild Type 40 Relief Patches – Made in Japan.

Since its foundation in 1847, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, Japan's leading pain relief patch manufacturer, have dedicated themselves to improving the quality of life of people around the world by promoting the numerous benefits of pain relief patches featuring transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS).

Can I use Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch on an ongoing basis? Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch temporarily relieves symptomatic pain associated with strains and sprains. If your symptoms persist beyond 3 days, you should stop using and seek medical attention from your doctor.

You can sleep with a lidocaine patch on but no more than 12 hours. It is typically recommended to use a heating pad for 15 minutes prior to bedtime, then apply the topical lidocaine patch (Lidoderm or Salonpas) before you go to bed and leave it on for a maximum of 12 hours.

You can sleep with a lidocaine patch on but no more than 12 hours. It is typically recommended to use a heating pad for 15 minutes prior to bedtime, then apply the topical lidocaine patch (Lidoderm or Salonpas) before you go to bed and leave it on for a maximum of 12 hours.

You must use only one patch at a time, and it should be left in place for 8 to 12 hours. If you are still in pain, you can remove the patch and apply another one. The directions state that you should use no more than two patches a day and for no more than three days in a row.