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Salonpas Pain Relieving Gel-Patch Hot
capsaicin/ menthol topical
Uses .
- [ capsaicin topical; menthol topical ]
- counterirritant for relieving muscle, joint, or neuropathic pain
Dosing
This information is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient ( capsaicin topical; topical counterirritants )
Drug Interactions .
Overview
capsaicin topical
analgesic topical
- None
menthol topical
analgesic topical
- None
No significant interactions known or found for this OTC. Caution always advised with multiple medications.
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
- hypersensitivity rxn ( topical counterirritants )
- neurotoxicity ( capsaicin topical )
- burns, severe ( topical counterirritants ; capsaicin topical )
Common Reactions
- burning ( capsaicin topical )
- erythema ( capsaicin topical )
- local irritation ( topical counterirritants )
- thermal hyperalgesia ( capsaicin topical )
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
may use during pregnancy; no human data available, though risk of fetal harm not expected based on minimal systemic absorption
Lactation
Clinical Summary
capsaicin topical: may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on minimal maternal systemic absorption
menthol topical: may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on minimal maternal systemic absorption
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: combination; see individual drugs
Excretion: combination; see individual drugs
Subclass: Analgesics, Local; Neuropathy/Neuralgia; Osteoarthritis, Local Agents
Mechanism of Action: combination; see individual drugs
Alternatives .
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- Other OTCs w/ Same Active Ingredient(s)
- Capzasin Quick Relief Gel: topical gel
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