Trolamine Salicylate Topical Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 10%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Bursitis
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Dysmenorrhea
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Tendonitis
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Adult Dose for Backache
Instructions for the Patch:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Instructions for the Creme Rub:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bursitis
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dysmenorrhea
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Osteoarthritis
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tendonitis
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Backache
Creme Rub:
>=10 years:
Apply generously to affected area. Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed into skin. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 4 times daily. Close cap tightly after use.
Patch:
>=12 years:
Remove backing from patch by grasping both ends firmly and gently pulling until backing separates in the middle. Carefully remove the backing from the patch. Apply one patch to affected area. Repeat as necessary, but no more than four times a day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
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