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

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

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   amer a. – 24/08/2025

   It worked good

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   ldc51 – 01/09/2025

   I pulled a muscle in my back several weeks ago. I had heard about Salonpas and decided to order them and see if they helped. They did! While wearing one, I noticed the pain was better for several hours. Life sure is better when your back pain eases up.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   carlos – 10/09/2025

   Great pain relief!! Easy to put on and take off. Carry some in the car and you’re good to go when on a trip and that pinch nerve hits!! It does the job for me

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Toby – 26/09/2025

   These work great and are part of my scheduled ship-n-save orders. My mom has an inoperable shoulder injury, these keep her from having to use opioids for pain management while we wait to meet with a specialist.

5. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Sunny – 15/10/2025

   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).

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sue Short – 15/10/2025

   These work very well initially. If I use them more than two days in a row, the effect is significantly less.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Ralph Throckmorton – 08/11/2025

   Takes edge off musculoskeletal pain. Does require tape to hold in place for high mobility areas of body.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – 12/11/2025

   Better than the ones with menthol and be sure to buy the flex patch type. Always clean and dry the area before applying. Also any body hair should be removed to avoid discomfort of removal. They need to be applied to flat areas and may not hold on knee joints or any area with joints that bend. They are made to stick but not cause pain when removed

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Midwestern Reader – 13/11/2025

   These work. Yes. Takes maybe 10-15 min to kick in. Lasts several hours. Other brands have not worked for me. My only complaint is they roll up so the adhesive could be better at edges. Don’t stretch them when applying. That helps.