Muscle and joint pain occurs quite often in many for various reasons. It happens that a doctor does not allow the lack of free time. In such situations, various local painkillers can come to the rescue. One of them is the Salonpas patch.
Description and indications
Instructions for the patch "Salonpas" names the main ingredients of a therapeutic agent:
- methyl salicylate;
- menthol;
- camphor;
- tocopherol acetate.
Experts recommend using it to eliminate pain in acute and chronic course, as well as inflammation caused by overwork of the muscles, low flexibility of the shoulder joints, bruises, dislocations, sprains, arthritis, fractures, mild frostbite.
The instruction for the Salonpas patch indicates that the product is used exclusively externally.
Limitations
Plaster "Salonpas" according to the instructions can not be used if:
- on the skin surface there are injuries and wounds;
- allergic manifestations to aspirin and salicylates occur;
- an allergy to any external creams and ointments has been identified, in this case, before treatment, consult a doctor.
If the patient's health condition worsened during treatment with this drug, you must stop using it and consult a doctor as soon as possible. If pain symptoms persist for a week, a doctor's consultation is needed.
The package does not have protection against opening by children, so the medicine must be stored in places where the child can not get it. If a child swallows a particle of the drug, urgent medical attention must be sought.
Application rules
The instruction for the Salonpas patch prescribes the use of this medical product only for its intended purpose. It is forbidden to allow the patch to come into contact with any mucous surfaces of the body, including the eyes, as well as the skin on which there are rashes. You can not use a heating pad with this tool.
Adhesive treatment is recommended for adults and children over 12 years old.
Before gluing, the skin must be washed and wiped dry. Detach the patch from the film and apply to the affected area. You can use the drug no more than 3-4 times. The medicine is removed no later than 8 hours.
If treatment with children under 12 years of age is necessary, prior medical advice is needed, as indicated by the instructions.
Plaster "Salonpas": reviews
According to patients, the medicine is a fairly effective way to combat muscle and joint pain. Those who used it, note such advantages:
- nice smell;
- efficiency;
- simplicity and ease of use;
- low cost.
The tool helps after sports loads, with various pains of a neurological nature, if you apply the Salonpas patch according to the instructions. The price of the product is not high - the belt is 200 rubles for a package of 12 pieces. Patients evaluate the natural components in the composition of the product.
"Salonpas" easily relieves pain after hard work in the country, drafts and injuries. Patients always try to have this medicine in their medicine cabinet as a first aid for various pain sensations of any origin.
The tool is convenient to use, glues firmly, and is removed gently, without injuring the surface of the skin. Relief comes after an hour. A pleasant chill is felt on the body due to the menthol present in the composition, and then it becomes warm and comfortable. The pain passes and never returns.
You can buy "Salonpas" at any pharmacy, as well as through online stores of medical products.
This convenient pain reliever made from natural ingredients can help everyone, which makes the patch extremely popular among different groups of patients. It is convenient to carry with you; a medicine will not take up much space.