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ICY HOT® ORIGINAL BACK PATCH

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Targeted pain relief you can feel working instantly.*

Conquer your comeback with the Icy Hot® Back Patch, powered by Icy Hot®’s contrast therapy**.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Details Warnings Ingredients Directions FAQs

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*Refers to cooling sensation. **Refers to cooling and warming sensations.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Feel the power of Icy Hot® contrast therapy.

It starts out with a cooling sensation to dull your pain, followed by a warming sensation to relieve achy muscles and joints.

Powerful, fast-acting pain relief

Wear for up to 8 hours

Feel the cooling sensation up to 10x faster than Salonpas pain relieving patch**

Available as a regular 5-count pack or XL 3-pack (75% larger).***

This product temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, and bruises.

Use as directed.

**Faster median time of first coolness sensation (N=100) Individual results may vary. ***Compared to the Icy Hot® Back Patch

Sizes: Regular: 5-count pack

| 3-count pack

FAQs Warnings

WARNINGS

For external use only.

Do not use

• on wounds or on irritated or damaged skin
• with a heating pad.

When using this product

• use only as directed
• do not bandage tightly
• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not expose the area to local heat or to direct sunlight
• rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
• a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
• avoid applying into skin folds.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
• symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
• redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs
• you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Product Details Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient: Menthol 5%

Menthol is a topical analgesic that provides pain relief.

Warnings Directions

DIRECTIONS

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

• remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle
• carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area
• once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing to completely apply patch to affected area
• apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
• wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch by folding sticky ends together.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Ingredients FAQs

FAQ

Can I use my HSA or FSA to buy Icy Hot® Back Patches? You may be able to use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products like Icy Hot® Back Patches. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Your plan details may vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.

Can I use Icy Hot® Back Patches while using other pain relief products? Can I use two Icy Hot® products at the same time? Do not use Icy Hot® Back Patches with other Icy Hot® products or any other topical pain analgesics. Use all products only as directed.

Can I use a heating pad/ice pack while using Icy Hot® Back Patches? If so, how long until I can apply a heat/ice pack? Do not use a heating pad or ice pack while using Icy Hot® Back Patches.

Do Icy Hot® Back Patches expire? If so, can I use them past the expiration date? Yes, please refer to the package for expiration dates. Do not use Icy Hot® Back Patches after the labeled expiration date. Use as directed.

Do Icy Hot® Back Patches contain aspirin? Icy Hot® Back Patches do not contain aspirin or aspirin derivatives.

How long does it take for Icy Hot® Back Patches to start working? While the time it takes Icy Hot® Back Patches to start working varies by individual, most can feel fast relief.

How often can I use Icy Hot® Back Patches? Can I use them multiple times in one day? For adults and children over 12 years, apply one Icy Hot® Back Patch to the affected area for up to 8 hours. Repeat as necessary, but do not use more than 3 to 4 times daily. Use as directed.

Do I need a prescription to buy Icy Hot® Back Patches? Icy Hot® Back Patches can be purchased without a prescription. Visit the Where to Buy page to find your closest retailer.

Can I use Icy Hot® Back Patches while pregnant? Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should check with their healthcare provider before using Icy Hot® Back Patches.

Where can I apply Icy Hot® Back Patches? Can I use them under my clothes? Icy Hot® Back Patches may be worn under clothing. See product packaging for complete usage directions. Use as directed.

Can I reuse Icy Hot® Back Patches? Icy Hot® Back Patches cannot be reused.

How big are Icy Hot® Back Patches? Can I cut them into smaller pieces? Each Icy Hot® Back Patch is 10cm x 20cm and the XL back patch is 14cm x 25cm. Yes, patch may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of backing. Please use and dispose as directed.

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