Salonpas is a medicine indicated to relieve pain and inflammation in situations of muscle fatigue, muscle and back pain, shoulder stiffness, bruises, bumps, sprains, stiff necks, back pain, neuralgia and joint pain.
This drug is available in aerosol, gel or gypsum and can be purchased from pharmacies for a price of approximately 3 to 29 reais, depending on the pharmaceutical form and package size.
How it is used depends on the dosage form
The affected area should be washed and dryed, vigorously shake the product and applied at a distance of about 10 cm from the skin, about 3 or 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.
Before using the adhesive, wash and dry the affected area, remove the film and apply the plaster to the affected area, 2 to 3 times a day, avoiding leaving the plaster for more than 8 hours.
The gel should also be applied after washing and drying the affected area properly, 3 to 4 times a day, avoiding massaging the area or applying any type of occlusive material.
Salonpas should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, by pregnant or lactating women.
In addition, you should also avoid using the product in open cuts or wounds.
The most common side effects that can occur when using Salonpas are local irritation, itching, redness, rashes, blisters, flaking, imperfections, on-site reactions and eczema.