Salonpas is a medication indicated to relieve pain and inflammation in situations of muscle fatigue, muscle and lumbar pain, stiffness in the shoulders, bruises, blows, sprains, sprains, stiff neck, back pain, neuralgia and joint pain.
This medicine is available in spray, gel or plaster and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 3 to 29 reais, depending on the pharmaceutical form and the size of the package.
How to use
The way to use it depends on the dosage form:
1. Spray
Wash and dry the affected area, shake the product vigorously and apply at a distance of about 10 cm from the skin, about 3 to 4 times a day.
It should not be applied in the same place for more than 3 seconds and at the time of use, avoid inhalation. It is also recommended to protect the eyes during use.
2. Plaster
Before using the adhesive, you must wash and dry the affected area, remove the plastic film and apply the plaster to the affected region, 2 to 3 times a day, avoiding leaving the plaster on for more than 8 hours.
3. Gel
The gel should also be applied after washing and drying the affected area well, 3 to 4 times a day, avoiding massaging the area or applying any type of occlusive material.
Who should not use
Salonpas should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components present in the formula, by pregnant women or who are breastfeeding.
In addition, you should also avoid using the product on open cuts or wounds.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of Salonpas are local irritation, itching, redness, rash, blistering, peeling, blemishes, reactions at the application site and eczema.
