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Ingredients |
Description |
Onset |
Duration |
Pros |
Cons |
FYI |
User Votes |
Avg. Cost |
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IcyHot® |
Extra Strength Advanced Relief Sleeve (Maximum Strength) Micro (Ultra Strength) Lidocaine |
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 Pain Relief Patch Pain Relieving Patch Arthritis Pain Patch Gel Patch Hot Hot Lidocaine Gel-Patch |
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 |
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 |
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 Warming Pain Relief Capsaicin Pain Relief |
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 Ultra Strength |
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 Capsaicin Heat Patch Extra Strength Muscle & Joint |
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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