Ultra Strength Bengay Pain Relief Patch, 3.9 x 5.5 in, 5 ct

I let my mom try these due to her having bad arthritis and joint disease. My mom was not a fan of these and stated she's used cheaper ones that have worked better at reducing pain. My mom couldn't tell that they helped any. However, it would probably be good for someone that has sore muscles in their back to due the active ingredients being some that athletes use to reduce pain.

The front of the package lists it as 'Good for Neck to Arm'. On the back it says 'Regular size best for: Back, Legs, Shoulders, Neck, Arms'. The patch comes in a foil pouch that protects it from getting wet. It has notches cut near the top of the pouch that make it easy to open. The patch comes folded in half in the pouch and seemed to feel 'damp' when I pulled it out. It's apparently made of rubber, so it can stretch and flex with movement, which accounts for the damp feel. The side with the medication on is covered by a removable plastic film. The box and pouch refer to it as an 'easy to remove backing'. The hard part about removing the backing is getting ahold of it since it only sticks out about 1/16 of an inch beyond the pad. I chose to use it at bedtime for the rheumatoid arthritis in my shoulder. I assume the medication and an adhesive must be mixed together because once you put the patch in place, it stays there. The patch started out cool and then started to feel warmer. As it did, the pain started to disappear. One of the things that I noticed was, that as close to my face as the patch was, I didn't smell any menthol odor from it. When I woke up the next morning, the patch was still firmly in place.

i put this patch on my knee and it delivered as advertised: it took away the knee pain. i couldn't be more pleased. i did not notice any odor. the pad stayed on the skin without slipping. if i had a choice to use this product or another i would pick this one every time. i like the fact that you get 5 patches. i highly recommend this product.

Bengay Ultra Strength Pain Relieving Patch - Regular size (3.9 in x 5.5 in) 5 count packages The patch feels fabulous when you first take it out of the package! The patch itself feels cool and you can smell the aroma of menthol when you first take it out of the package. The non-sticky side is a soft cotton type fabric. This side does not stick to clothing or show up peeking out through or underneath shirts. The sticky side adheres well and I found it to be easily adjustable after the initial adhering - and it still stayed in place throughout the day. The patch is large enough to fit in the hand to place in just that right spot. The way I applied the patch - I like to only peel a short side and then roll off the peeling as I apply it. The aroma does not linger through the day, but the pain relief sure does. The box doesn't specify a length of time to wear. I put it on in the morning before working out and it lasted through the afternoon. Going to keep a supply of these on hand in my gym bag! The patches are a size that can be cut for smaller areas if needed.