Class 2 OTC DrugMedicated PatchWarming
Salonpas EX Warming
A topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory patch that helps ease pain in the affected area—such as stiff shoulders, lower back pain, and joint pain—with a warming sensation
✦ Contains indomethacin✦ Warming action✦ Mildly scented
For people like this · At times like these
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Those with shoulder pain from stiff shoulders
When you want topical relief for shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders.
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Those with lower back pain, joint pain, or muscle pain
When you want to address pain in the lower back, joints, or muscles directly at the affected area.
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Those with tenosynovitis or elbow pain
When hand or wrist pain (tenosynovitis) or elbow pain such as tennis elbow is a concern.
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Those concerned about lingering bruises or sprains
When you want to use a medicated patch on bruises or sprains after the swelling has gone down.
Product Overview
Salonpas EX Warming is a Class 2 OTC topical medicated patch containing indomethacin. Its warming action helps promote blood circulation in the affected area and is intended to ease symptoms such as shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, and muscle pain. It is designed for easy use on the shoulders, base of the neck, around the shoulder blades, and similar areas, and its mild scent makes the odor during use less noticeable.
Product Features
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Analgesic and anti-inflammatory with indomethacin
Active ingredient
Formulated with the non-steroidal active ingredient indomethacin to address pain and inflammatory symptoms in the affected area.
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Warming action to promote blood circulation
Warming
The warming action helps promote blood circulation in the affected area and eases pain associated with stiff shoulders and similar conditions.
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Mild scent that is less noticeable
Ease of use
Mildly scented so that use is less obvious from the odor.
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Shape that is easy to apply around the shoulders
Sized for easy application on areas related to stiff shoulders, such as the shoulders, base of the neck, and around the shoulder blades.
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Topical patch type
A topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicine applied directly to the affected area.
Indications
Shoulder pain associated with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (hand/wrist pain), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, sprains
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per use |
Times per day |
| 11 years and older |
Apply to the affected area |
Up to 2 times per day |
| Under 11 years |
Do not use |
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Peel off the plastic film on the surface and apply to the affected area. When used by children 11 years and older, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian. Do not warm the applied area with a kotatsu, electric blanket, or similar heat source. People with sensitive skin should first apply a small piece to a sensitive area such as the inner arm for at least half a day and confirm there is no abnormality before use. Because a strong sensation may be felt, remove the patch at least 1 hour before bathing, and wait about 30 minutes after bathing before use. Clean the skin of the affected area before applying. People with sensitive skin should not apply repeatedly to the same spot. When using for bruises, sprains, etc., use only after the swelling has gone down.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Do not: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients, if you have ever had asthma, or if you are a child under 11 years of age.
- Do not apply to the following areas: around the eyes or mucous membranes; areas with eczema, rash, or open wounds; or affected areas with athlete’s foot, ringworm, or pus.
- Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.
- Consult: People receiving treatment from a doctor, those who are pregnant or may be pregnant, and those who have ever had an allergic reaction to medicines should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use.
- If symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, swelling, pain, a stinging sensation, a feeling of heat, dryness, or contact dermatitis appear on the skin after use, these may be side effects—stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with the product in hand.
- If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with the product in hand.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container. (This may cause misuse or a change in quality.)
- Place unused patches back in the bag, fold the opening closed, and store securely.
- Do not use the product after the expiration date.
● Features
1. Excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect with 3.5% indomethacin.
2. The warming effect promotes blood circulation in the affected area and relieves pain caused by stiff shoulders, etc.
3. Size easy to apply to related areas of stiff shoulders (shoulders, base of the neck, around the shoulder blades).
4. Mild fragrance, so you won’t be bothered by the smell while using it.
【Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Pain in the shoulders associated with stiff shoulders, lower back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, tenosynovitis (pain in hands and wrists), elbow pain (such as tennis elbow), bruises, sprains
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
● Dosage and Administration
Peel off the plastic film on the surface and apply to the affected area up to twice a day.
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Do not use on children under 11 years old.
(2) When using on children 11 years and older, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(3) Do not warm the applied area with a kotatsu or electric blanket, etc.
(4) People with sensitive skin should apply a small piece about 1–2 cm square to a weak area on the inside of the arm for more than half a day before use to confirm that no rash, redness, itching, or irritation occurs.
(5) You may feel strong stimulation, so remove this product at least 1 hour before bathing. Also, wait about 30 minutes after bathing before use.
(6) Apply to clean skin.
(7) People with sensitive skin should not apply continuously to the same area.
(8) When using this product for bruises or sprains, use it after the swelling has gone down.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 100g of ointment base
Indomethacin 3.5g
l-Menthol 3.5g
Capsicum extract 0.3g
(One sheet 5.4×8.56 cm²)
〔Additives〕
Disodium edetate, alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, dibutylhydroxytoluene (BHT), polyisobutylene, liquid paraffin, and two other ingredients
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
● Dosage Form
Patch (external use - patch)
● Precautions for Use
■Do not do (Contraindications)
［If not followed, current symptoms may worsen or side effects may occur more easily.］
1. Do not use if you fall under the following:
(1) Have had allergic reactions to this product or its ingredients.
(2) Have had asthma attacks.
(3) Children under 11 years old.
2. Do not use on the following areas:
(1) Around the eyes, mucous membranes, etc.
(2) Eczema, rash, wounds.
(3) Areas affected by athlete’s foot, ringworm, or infected areas.
3. Do not use continuously for more than 2 weeks.
■Consult
1. Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you fall under the following:
(1) Receiving medical treatment.
(2) Pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
(3) Have had allergic reactions to medicines.
2. If the following symptoms appear after use, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this box.
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Skin: rash, redness, itching, swelling, pain, stinging sensation, heat sensation, dryness, irritation
3. If symptoms do not improve after 3.5 to 6 days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this box.
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Store unused portions in the bag, fold the opening, and close it tightly.
(5) Do not use products past the expiration date.
