Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch

     Hisamitsu America, the world leader in OTC Topical Analgesic Pain Relief and Pain Patch Technology, introduces the new Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch with more medicine, larger size and peel resistant.  The new latex-free Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch (MSRP $10.99), featuring beige stretchable fabric with rounder corners, includes 60 larger size patches, enhanced adhesion, peel resistance and improved effectiveness.
     "We developed this new Pain Relieving Patch to improve the patch user's experience while maintaining great value," said John Incledon, President & CEO, Hisamitsu America.  "These patches are 20% larger than the original patches and allow for quicker skin permeation of Methyl Salicylate which is an important performance factor in reducing pain quickly."
     The new Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch is available at leading retailers nationwide.  This convenient and versatile patch includes three active ingredients, camphor (3.1%), menthol (10%) and methyl salicylate (15%), which provides temporary relief of minor aches and pains.  Salonpas is offering free samples of the product at www.salonpassample.com.
     "Unfortunately, when people self-medicate with over-the-counter oral pain pills, they can ingest inappropriate doses and run the risk of potential drug interaction, which can lead to unintended or unsuspected dangerous side effects, some of which can be as serious as liver failure or heart damage," says Dr. Sylvia Hesse, a New York based orthopedic medicine specialist.  "By relying on topical analgesic gels, sprays and patches for pain relief-without use of pills-you can be assured of making a safer choice."