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Description
Onset
Duration
Pros
Cons
FYI
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Avg. Cost
Brand Names

IcyHot®    

Extra Strength
Menthol 5%

Advanced Relief
Menthol 7.5%

Sleeve (Maximum Strength)
Menthol 16%

Micro (Ultra Strength)
Menthol 7.5%

Lidocaine
lidocaine 4%, menthol 1%

Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with Arthritis, Simple backache, Muscle strains, Sprains, Bruises, Cramps.

15 to 30 mins.

Average 8 hours

Easy to apply.

May not stick properly if you reposition the patch.

Allergic skin reaction at site of application.

Use only as directed.

Do not bandage tightly over sleeve.

Do not use with a heating pad.

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin.

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Salonpas®

Original
Camphor 1.2%, Menthol 5.7%, Methyl Salicylate 6.3% per patch

Pain Relief Patch
Menthol 3%, Methyl salicylate 10%, per patch.

Pain Relieving Patch
Camphor 3.1%, Menthol 6%, Methyl salicylate 10% per patch

Arthritis Pain Patch
Menthol 3%, Methyl salicylate 10% per patch.

Gel Patch Hot
Menthol 1.25%, Capsaicin 0.025% per patch.

Hot
Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin per patch

Lidocaine Gel-Patch
Lidocaine 4%

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, bruises, sprains.

30 mins.

Average 6 hrs.

Best in class among pain patches. But you have to pick the right one.

May need to apply more often compared to the others.

Some are made of latex (Salonpas® Hot). Watch for latex allergy.

Pain Relief patch, Pain Relieving patch. What the heck? Know that Pain Relieving contains camphor.

Do not use on wounds or damaged skin.

Do not use with a heating pad.

Do not use the ones with Methyl salicylate if allergic to aspirin.

Salonpas® Lidocaine Pain Relieving Gel- Patch is not indicated for post-herpetic neuralgia.

Salonpas® Hot contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergy reactions.

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Tiger Balm®    

Pain Relief
Camphor 80mg, Menthol 24mg, Capsicum Extract 16mg/patch

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with Muscle and joint aches, Pain in the lower back and larger body areas.

30 mins

8 hrs.

Not messy or greasy, and will not stain clothing.

The ventilated hydrogel patch contours to your body to deliver optimal comfort and relief.

The pull-and-peel protective film makes it easy to apply and painless to remove.

Cost

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin

Do not bandage or cover with wrap or use heating pad

Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or 30 minutes after bathing

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Bengay®    

Ultra Strength
Menthol 5%

Temporarily relieves the minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, sprains.

10 to 15 mins.

6 to 8 hours

Designed to stay put as you move. Hopefully.

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The patch will first feel cool before generating a warming sensation

Do not use on wounds or damaged skin.

Do not use with a heating pad

Do not use on a child under 12 years of age with arthritis-like conditions.

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WellPatch®    

Cooling (Backache) Pain Relief
Menthol, natural 5%

Warming Pain Relief
Capsaicin 0.025%

Capsaicin Pain Relief
Capsaicin 0.025%

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to simple backache, arthritis, strains, sprains.

15 to 30 mins.

Up to 8 hours

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May not be as powerful as competition.
 

Do not get into eyes or on mucous membranes

Do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin

Do not bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing

Do not use with a heating pad or apply external heat

Do not use in combination with other external analgesic products

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Absorbine®

Back
Menthol 5%

Ultra Strength
Menthol 6.5%

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, sprains, strains, bruises.

10 to 15 mins.

6 to 8 hours.

The soft, flexible materials will not stain and can be worn underneath clothing without detection.

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You may cut the patch to a desired size.

Do not use on wounds or damaged skin.

Do not use with a heating pad.

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Coralite®

Pain Relief
Camphor 1.2%, Menthol 5.7%, Methyl Salicylate 6.3%

Capsaicin Heat Patch
Capsicum Extract Capsaicin (0.025%)

Extra Strength
Menthol 5%

Muscle & Joint
Camphor 1.2%, Menthol 5.7%, Methyl Salicylate 6.3%

Soothes and relieves pain associated with minor aches and pains, including arthritis, backache, bruises, sprains. Ideal for muscles or joints such as the back, shoulders, and knees.

10 to 15 mins.

6 to 8 hours

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When using this product use only as directed.

Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes

Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

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