Salonpas Lidocaine 4% Pain Relieving Gel-Patch, 6 Count, for Back, Neck, Shoulder, Knee & Elbow Pain

These are the best pain patches I have ever used. They are very well made, very easy to put on, and are well worth the price. The price in fact is a great price for what you are getting. I mainly got them to use on my lower back, but some times I use them on my shoulders. When I do use them on my shoulders, I just cut the patch in half and apply. They work very well. In a very short amount of time I feel relief. So glad I bought them!!

Moving day left my back sore and tight. I used a Salonpas Lidocaine 4% Gel-Patch that night and over the next two days really appreciated the relief. The discomfort eased after a short time, the patch had no smell, didn’t irritate my skin, and stayed in place while I slept. It made moving around more comfortable while my back recovered. Simple, low-effort relief that did exactly what I needed.

I got these pain pads for my elderly dad when he fell. They worked wonders for him. Now I get them for me when I strain my back gardening. The pads will eventually loosen and fall off, and may not stick as well if there's lots of lotion on the skin.

Relieved the pain in my back. The pads are very sticky and difficult to place.

My husband loves these, they really seem to help his back pain.

Good quality product. Pairs are nice and large. Formulation seems to work fine and quickly. Highly recommended.

I love those! I actually got for when I have menstrual cramps, and they work so well! I keep these always in stock now! The patches are super easy to use. Take one out of the package and remove the paper backing. Do be careful not to let the patches fold and stick to itself. Once you’ve removed the backing, I stretch the patch a bit and put it where the pain is. They work for several hours for me and I usually don’t need another one after. Good quality, they don’t break or anything and are strong enough to stretch. The size is pretty good, covers a good area. Would recommend

I was thrilled with these patches, but unfortunately, I developed an itchy allergy to the adhesive. I can only use them on occasion, for 6 hours max. Contrast that to RX Lidoderm CQ (brand & generic), which I wore nearly 24/7 for a decade. I use Lidocaine 4% gel all the time on my back, so it’s not the lidocaine, it’s the adhesive. They do stick so much better than the Rx generic 5% lidocaine patches, though . Salon Pas patches are 4% lidocaine, but if a patch doesn’t stick, you get no benefit, no matter what the strength. I haven’t noticed any difference in results between 4% and 5%, but the difference in skin adherence is huge. I use these horizontally to cover my lumbar discs, L3-S1. Speed of relief: NOTE: It takes 48 hours of continuous wear to achieve steady-state levels of analgesia, so don’t judge before that. With the Rx version, then you can go 12 hours on/12 off after that, while maintaining steady state, but I wear mine 24/7 when I have back pain. Lidocaine patches don’t offer instant relief, they’re better suited for longer term use for chronic pain conditions. For immediate relief, buy a 4% or 5% lidocaine cream or gel, apply a thick layer, wrap the body part in Saran Wrap and wait 90 minutes. Then, remove the wrap, wash/wipe off all the excess, let your skin completely dry for ~15 minutes, then put on your first Salon Pas patch. That’ll give you a big head start on getting to steady state. I’m a former pharmaceutical rep in pain management, that’s why I know about the blood levels, etc., and I have a few tricks up my sleeve. ;) Be sure to follow the instructions for applying, by popping the film apart in the center, sticking that on and then carefully peeling the film one side at the time, to avoid the patch edges sticking to itself (it doesn’t come apart).

It worked good