How Do Patches Work to Relieve Pain in the Body? Pain relieving patches are patch drugs that are often used by many people because they are considered effective for relieving aches, muscle aches or joints in the body.
One of the health complaints that we often experience after a day of activities is aches in several parts of the body. This condition occurs because of several triggers such as wrong sleeping or after doing heavy work.
One alternative that is done to overcome these conditions is to use patches. Besides being able to deal with aches, patches can also overcome health problems such as pain in the body, overcome dizziness, as a body warmer.
Pain Relieving PatchesHow Do Patches Work to Relieve Pain in the Body
That using a patch can eliminate these various complaints. In addition, there are also contents bengay and aspercreme which contains salicylates that are useful for reducing joint inflammation. Finally, the emergence of a burning sensation when using a patch due to the content of capsaicin that interacts with neuron sensors.
Now, when all these ingredients are combined, it will emit a burning sensation and send signals to the body to reduce the pain rather than take oral drugs which later will have side effects.
How does the patchwork?
The epidermis layer is the top layer of skin on human skin. While the third skin layer is subcutaneous tissue which is a layer of fatty skin or connective tissue that is located under the dermis layer which is a place for storing fat in the body. In this layer, the drug content contained in the patch is absorbed through the blood vessels into the bloodstream.
What are the side effects of using a patch?
Generally, side effects that may arise when using patches are irritation of the skin due to an allergic reaction. You may experience itching, redness, heat, feeling a burning sensation, even blisters on the area of the skin where the patch is attached.
Although it is trivial, it is very important to pay attention to how to use the patch properly according to the instructions on the package before you use it. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience more serious problems.
Here are some things you can consider before using the patch:
- Before attaching the patch to the skin, make sure that the skin is clean and dry.
- Avoid putting patches on damaged or irritated skin.
- Patch is used only for single-use unless there is an instruction that says otherwise.
- If you experience skin irritation from the adhesive, stick the next patch in another area. However, you should consult a doctor first for further treatment.
- If you want to get rid of the patch, fold the patch so that the adhesive ends are sticking together.
Check out the following explanation.
General Indications
It helps relieve pain caused by muscle aches, neck muscle aches, backaches, headaches, toothaches, bruises, sprains, and joint pain.
Description
The patch is a pain relief reliever caused by muscle aches, joint pain, sprains, and backaches.
Category
Muscles, Bones, and Joints
Dose
Adults and children> 12 years: Attached to the affected area, remove after 8 hours of use or replace plaster 2-3 times per day. Children aged <12 years: consult a doctor.
How to use
Clean and dry the affected part, remove the paper and stick the green patch to the affected part, and remove it after 8 hours of use.
Attention
Only for external use. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin, in people who are allergic to aspirin or salicylates. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, or rashes.
