What is the active ingredient in salonpas patches?
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.
What is the pain relieving ingredient in Salonpas?
Ingredients Active Ingredients: Camphor (3.1%), Menthol (6.0%), Methyl Salicylate (10.0%). Purpose: Topical Analgesic, Topical Analgesic, Topical Analgesic.
What medication does Salonpas have in it?
Generic Name: capsaicin 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.
Can you be allergic to Salonpas?
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
Is methyl salicylate an NSAID?
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are a class of drugs that provide analgesic (relieves pain) / antipyretic (reduce fever) / anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation) effects. Methyl Salicylate, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen are NSAIDs.
Does Salonpas contain Nsaids?
Stomach bleeding: Because Salonpas contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID), methyl salicylate, there is a risk of stomach bleeding. This risk may be higher for people over 60 as well as those who have a history of bleeding problems or take blood thinners or corticosteroids.
Does Salonpas interact with any medications?
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate topical), categorized as 0 major, 3 moderate, and 0 minor interactions.
Can salonpas cause hives?
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.