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Is Salonpas Safe To Take For Back Pain During Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014

Question: Is Salonpas safe for use as back pain relief 13weeks into pregnancy? I tweaked my back, think it might be stress & have normally used these patches in the past...they contain 1.2% Camphor, 5.7% Menthol, & 6.3% Methyl Salicylate

Answered by Dr. Soumya (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Welcome to healthcare magic.

The back pain of your type will generally increase in pregnancy.

This increase is due yo stretching of muscles and ligaments at the back.

You can try complete bed rest and hot water bag at pain site initially.

If pain is not going away with these supportive measures you can use the salon spas occasionally only when pain is severe and unbearable.

It is safe.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

Hi Dr.,
I think my question was misunderstood..."Salonpas" is a brand name for a medicated pain relief patch containing the medication previously described...I belive your reply addressed salon spas instead...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Salonpas

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Salonspa patch and its contents are known to me.

The drugs in the patch are safe and pose no harm to the baby upon absorption.

Even though it is not harmful it is advisable not use medicines as much as possible.

As of now use it especially if pain is acute and severe.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju