A Salonpas Pain Relief Patch is designed to provide pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects for those with back pain, sprains, and muscle and joint pain for up to 12 hours, says supplier Hisamitsu UK.

The patch uses a transdermal drug delivery system to deliver two ingredients, methyl salicylate and levomenthol, through the skin directly where the patch is applied, and is an “ideal pain management solution for those who do not wish to rely on oral treatment.”

The company adds: “Salonpas patches are slim and flexible and easy to apply and will not leave greasy marks on clothing or skin.”

It states that the product is the world’s number one brand in OTC topical analgesic patches.

www.salonpas.co.uk