For external use only.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding.
The chance is small but higher if you:
- Are age 60 or older
- Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- Take other drugs containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
- Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
- Take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use:
- On the face or rashes
- With a heating pad
- Any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 days or more days
- On wounds or damaged skin
- When sweating (such as from exercise or heat)
- If allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if:
- You are allergic to topical products
- You are taking a diuretic
- The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease
When using this product:
- Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
- The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts.
- Rash, itching or skin irritation develops
- Condition worsens
- Symptoms last for more than 3 days
- Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use while breast-feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. If put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Packaging not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.
Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Avoid storing product in direct sunlight.
Protect product from excessive moisture.
Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch.