Major Arthritis Pain Relief Patches, generic Salonpas, temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

• Strains
• Sprains
• Simple backache
• Arthritis
• Bruises

The active ingredients in Major Arthritis Pain Relief Path 3%/10% - 5 Patches are Menthol (3.0%, used as a topical analgesic) and Methyl Salicylate (10%, an NSAID or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, also used as a topical analgesic).

Active Ingredients

• Menthol - 3.0%, Purpose: Topical analgesic
• Methyl Salicylate - 10% (NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), Purpose: Topical analgesic

Inactive Ingredients

• Hydrogenated poly, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, petroleum, styrene/isoprene copolymer

Storage, shelving, and other essential information about Major Arthritis Pain Relief Patches. 

• Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• Avoid storing in direct sunlight
• Protect product from excessive moisture 
• Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch 

Before using Major Arthritis Pain Relief Patch 3%/10% - 5 Patches | Salonpas, it's essential to be aware of the following warnings and precautions.

• If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use.

• This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you:
• Are age 60 or older, have 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, or take (apply) more or for longer time than directed

• On the dace or rashes, on wounds or damaged skin, if allergic to aspirin or other NSAID's, 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.

• Use only as directed, wash hands after applying or removing patch, avoid contact with eyes if eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water, dispose of used patch away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug product which can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests the patch, 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 black stools, these are signs of stomach bleeding, rash, itchy or skin irritation develops, condition worsens, symptoms lasts 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 pregnant. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. 

• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Packaging is not child resistant.