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Methyl salicylate topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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Methyl salicylate topical has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 140 reviews on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 43% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Methyl salicylate topical

  • NatC
  • April 7, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I recently tried Ultra Strength Bengay, and found it to be a poor quality, worthless, useless, rip off of a product that did nothing. I might as well have used water. It did not heat up, and I could not even tell that I had applied it, although I know of course that I did."

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  • Rayro
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 15, 2023

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I have a rotator cuff that has been repaired and is trashed again. No hope of fixing it now. I also am on Xarelto for blood clots and taking NSAIDs makes me bleed in bad places. I have been using these for a few months now with pretty good results. Not great results, but they do seem to allow me to sleep. I find that if you will wipe area with alcohol, to remove skin oils, prior to application they stick pretty well. They are ok for true muscle pain, but not bony or cartilaginous structures. Also, yes you have to rotate application sites because they will cause a chemical burn in about 3 days."

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  • Susan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 2, 2023

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "These do not provide a "miracle cure" (nor did I expect them to) but they have definitely helped with my husband's stiff neck and shoulder pain. I have been applying them to his neck and shoulders in the afternoon; then he takes a nap with a supportive pillow and feels much better when he awakens. I have not had the opportunity to try other brands/products, but I can say that these DO work and are not a waste of money. I would (and probably will) buy them again."

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  • Kkandu
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I placed Icy Hot Vanishing Scent Gel Pain Relieving Gel (as on the tube) on the inside of my knee generously as per directions, but not much at all four hours later a small amount. About thirty minutes after the second application I became very nauseated for hours and felt if I was going to have diahrea. At this time. I still hours later feel no better. I did however wash it off as soon as I read the side effects."

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  • Thank...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 27, 2022

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I hurt my lower back. I tried Salonpas and it worked great. I was having a lot of lower back pain and unable to sleep. Since using I find if you can find the point of most painful area and apply it works greater I sleep like a baby.. Also price isn't bad anymore and are inexpensive at Dollar General. I give the patches 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 28, 2022

Mentholatum Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I'm been used Solanpas for so many many years, like I tell a few of my co-workers, and they had been used. For me Solanpas work for more that what they say, if I'm stressed, I have it in my shoulders, and that work so good, now I have knee pain, and work, only I wish the price don't go to high. I tell every one work, I did used the spray and the patch, may don't work as well for every one. But work for me and every one that I say Solanpas work"

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  • Sherry
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 19, 2023

Banalg (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "This was a godsend for shoulder and sciatic pain. My mom had pain, it helped her. My husband had degenerative joint disease and sciatic pain, this helped relieve where other topicals didn't touch it. You could see his body rippled with pain, just standing or sitting. But banalg helped. If it affected children, why not make it a prescription instead of taking it away? My husband had to resort to Rx pain pills and became addicted because the pain was so great. My mom was a CNA and used it in the nursing home for years. Other topicals mentioned do not help in the same manner. Tried them all. One can overdo anything, balance is key. If someone would use it according to directions shouldn't be a problem but people want quick fixes and abuse the medication and that causes issues...and this can be with anything. Wish I had it again, especially at my age."

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  • Great...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 7, 2022

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I had VERY severe pain from a pulled, overworked leg muscle, above & below my knee. Tried to get an appointment with my acupuncturist & my friend recommended I try the patches until then. They were exceptional in helping to alleviate my severe pain! Have read you should only use 3 patches, but my box illustration shows 4 on a person's body & this has worked great. The range of motion in my leg is getting better every day. Am a very happy customer!"

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  • Frank...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 6, 2023

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) "Over the years, I have tried various pain patches, but I was disappointed with them. I decided to try Salonpas patches, and they ARE FABULOUS! I have been able to postpone rotator cuff surgery since using them. Also, I took a bad fall and broke my left arm, and because I tried the Salonpas patches, I am getting a tremendous amount of pain relief!"

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  • Jana
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 7, 2022

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Osteoarthritis "I prefer the older white patches as they stuck all night . But I will say they take my pain away in about 1/2 hour and works great ! They need to make their patches stick better ! Call customer service and they are rudeu. I buy patches and use them but wish the white ones were back for people NOT allergic to latex !"

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  • Kate
  • December 29, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Equate pain relieving cream helps with arthritis pain. Unlike the patches I can rub it in where the pain is. My hands do not allow me to use those patches so those of you having problems may try the creams as I have tried everything out there and find this is one product that helps."

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  • Natha...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 26, 2014

Salonpas Pain Gel (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I have bursitis in both hips that developed prior to back surgery. The pain is bearable during the day, but at night, I wake up with pain because I'm a side sleeper. I started using Salonpas gel and, I have been able to sleep through the night without waking. I get cortizone injections when needed, but when I can't get an appointment quick enough, this is fantastic! And for roughly $8.00 at Walmart... you can't beat it!"

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  • Double...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 19, 2021

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Osteoarthritis "Had a kink in my neck for weeks and OTC pain relievers were not making a dent. Tried Salonpas and they worked the very first time. Very impressed with how quickly the pain/discomfort was reduced, for the most part eliminated. For the price, to me they are the best value out there for nagging pain and discomfort. Someone did mention that they need to be applied to the muscle(s) in the target area, and not on or too near any bone(s). I did have two times I tried them on my knee and there was not much improvement. On my neck above the spine (thoracic?) I put one on the meaty area between that and the back of my head and it is amazing."

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  • fweet
  • September 26, 2017

Panalgesic Gold (methyl salicylate) for Osteoarthritis "Over the course of years I have tried so so many rubs and ointments without really having relief. I have been trying to find this rub for years, and trying to use this bottle sparingly. This bottle was given to me by a friend who is no longer with us. The relief is amazing, please where do you get this?"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 8, 2021

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "Horrible! I used these patches for a few years and love them. Now with the new gel design they are a waste of your money , once you move they begin to roll off, its difficult to keep one on your body. I wish they had never changed the designto Gel Patches. I CAN no longer support this product and advise everyone not waste their money. PLEASE GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL PATCHES..listen to your customers.!!!!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2021

Salonpas Pain Gel (methyl salicylate) "Salonpas gel patch does not adhere well, especially at the ends. So it lifts and bulks under your clothes, very frustrating. Unfortunately I bought a big pack, used 3 stuck with 12 that I won't use. Some relief but not anymore than any lidocaine ointment. Don't recommend AT ALL!"

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  • fkacfan
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 8, 2023

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I tried the patch for a sore muscle in my shoulder. It was hard to put on and the end curled up. It didn't warm up very much and gave no pain relief whatsoever. Not worth the money I paid for them. Won't ever buy it again."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 3, 2021

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I just love these Salonpas patches it's really helping my lower pains that comes with muscle spasms it is really helping with the pain I have been having for 4 days I just got these today it is such A relief the pain is finally going away an I can sleep better tonight"

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  • Jack
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 19, 2020

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Osteoarthritis "Broke my wrist and it didn't heal quite right. When playing piano my wrist will start to ache. The Salonpas patch relieves the pain in minutes. Very effective."

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  • Pogo
  • July 25, 2019

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "These patches are absolutely worthless, they roll off and do nothing. Will never buy again, threw 4 patches in the trash unopened. What a waste of money, they need to be taken off the market. Debbie"

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  • Sore...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 30, 2019

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Osteoarthritis "Don’t help pain at all and don’t even stay on. I’ve put them on at night and they’re off by morning! Waste of money Commercials are just hype, sorry"

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  • Necie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 29, 2019

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I wish I had read reviews before purchasing Salonpas Pain Patch,I don’t know if the product works because it wouldn’t stick to my skin!!!"

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  • Lyra
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 27, 2020

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "I have found relief with neck, shoulder, upper arm and elbow pain. No side effects."

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  • Mimi
  • February 22, 2020

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "The small patches with methyl salicylate work great! The large patches with lidocaine do nothing, don’t stick, and are pretty much a waste of time and money."

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  • Anonymous
  • February 9, 2019

Salonpas Pain Patch (methyl salicylate) for Muscle Pain "My grandma and my husband both had a chemical burn from this product."

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