What types of Salonpas are there? Notes when using

Salonpas pain relief is one of the very popular drugs currently used by patients to relieve pain, especially musculoskeletal pain such as shoulder stiffness, back pain... However, patients need to find understand and know what Salonpas has as well as the notes when using Salonpas to avoid unwanted effects of this drug.

Salonpas pain reliever is a medicine with the effect of reducing pain, muscle fatigue, shoulder stiffness, symptoms of back pain, bruising or arthritis in patients. Salonpas pain relief is based on Methyl Salicylate 10% combined with Menthol 3% and is classified as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic drug. In which, Methyl Salicylate, also known as Salicylic acid methyl ester, is a naturally occurring substance extracted from many plants with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Methyl Salicylate is commonly found in oil products that are commonly used for headaches, mosquito bites, or nasal congestion. Products containing Methyl Salicylate belong to the group of over-the-counter drugs, so they are widely used. However, Methyl Salicylate also has some unwanted effects during use such as causing skin congestion, so it should only be applied topically, used for massage, not taken orally or applied to the area. open wound. People who are allergic to Aspirin and Salicylate are also contraindicated to drugs containing Methyl Salicylate.
In addition, Methyl Salicylate in wind oil, if inhaled regularly with high concentration, can also lead to the ability to damage the respiratory system, causing dryness of the nose and throat area.

Salonpas pain relief is divided into 2 main forms:
Methyl Salicylate patch 10% combined with Menthol 3% Topical gel 30g, 15g The dose of Salonpas pain reliever is also very different for adults and children, namely:
For adults, salonpas pain relief patches can be used 3-4 pieces / day on the painful site, the time of the patch on the skin should not exceed 8 hours For children, if over 12 years old Salonpas pain relief is usually used 3-4 pieces / day on the painful skin, the time of the skin on the skin does not exceed 8 hours. In the case of children under 12 years old, it is necessary to have a specific prescription from a doctor in each different case.

Notes when using Salonpas are extremely important and should not be missed:
Do not use salonpas pain relief patches or gels applied to areas with symptoms of inflammation such as swelling, heat, redness. pain ... because it will make the local inflammation more and more severe because the drug has the effect of vasodilating, the amount of blood flowing to the infection site is increasing, causing more severe inflammation, causing the pain site to become increasingly swollen. bigger. Salonpas pain relievers are especially effective when used after injuries or bumps on the soft tissue around the joints, causing swelling and bruising such as sprains, dislocations, ligament strains... However, if the above lesions are accompanied by scratches on the surface of the skin, for example, in the case of patients with periarticular bursitis, pain relief salonpas should not be used because it will damage the cell layers. under the skin and causes ulceration or necrosis of the young cells at the site of the scratch on the skin. Sensitive skin areas such as the skin around the eyes and mucous membranes are also not allowed to use pain relief salonpas. Avoid using the drug on a large area of ​​skin or for a longer time than indicated, especially in children because of the risk of salicylate toxicity. Some side effects of salonpas pain reliever to observe and detect during use of the drug are burning sensation, stinging, signs of hypersensitivity reactions to the ingredients of the drug, salicylate toxicity, edema vasoconstriction or even bronchospasm. Some subjects also need to consult a doctor before using salonpas pain relievers, which are pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, people who are allergic to drugs, people who are taking some other drugs. like Warfarin, who has medical conditions such as asthma, nasal polyps..., who is about to undergo surgery...

According to many studies, pain relief salonpas can cause some reactions, interactions with other drugs taken at the same time as pain reliever salonpas such as:
Warfarin Chickenpox vaccine Allopurinol Febuxostat Pegloticase Probenecid In addition , pain relief salonpas also cause reactions to foods and drinks such as alcohol, tobacco, and certain foods. Therefore, some ways to prevent such unwanted effects from happening when using salonpas pain relief are:
Should only be applied or applied topically. Ask your doctor before use if you are using medicine or are having pain. other health problems. Do not stick too tight if using salonpas pain relief patch In case of any abnormality occurs when using pain reliever salonpas, stop using immediately and notify your doctor immediately for treatment. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children, if the child swallows the medicine, it is necessary to immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. Salonpas pain relievers are manufactured and used a lot today, mainly to relieve musculoskeletal pain in some patients. Although it is only a topical drug and applied to the skin, the drugs also cause unwanted effects, affecting the health of the patient. Therefore, patients should be careful when using salonpas and it is best to consult a treating doctor, not buy and use it themselves.

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