Sumifun 4% Lidocaine Patches Plus 1% Menthol 15 Counts(Pack of 2) | Maximum Strength OTC Pain Relief Patches for Back Ache Stiff Neck Joint Pain Muscle Soreness Topical Analgesic

I often experience lower back pain from overexertion, and lidocaine patches are a great option for quick relief that lasts for several hours. Just place the patch on the spot where it hurts and the pain eases within a few minutes. I have used prescription-strength 5% lidocaine patches in the past, and these non-prescription 4% patches are equally as effective. These menthol patches provide a bit of soothing relief almost instantaneously, before the lidocaine, which takes 10-20 minutes to begin absorbing through the skin, has a chance to kick in. The patches are easy to apply, although the adhesive does have a tendency to stick to itself after the backing is peeled away, but it can be straightened out before applying it. These are a great value and worth keeping a supply on hand for when the need arises.

Being the top percentage of lidocaine at 4% over the counter, (if you want higher percentage, then a doctor's prescription is needed), these patches along with the menthol in them work very well for me, and my husband for pain relief. The menthol has only a light odor and provides a nice cooling effect.Each patch is individually sealed, and easy to use. The adhesive works well as long as you have clothing, ace wrap or whatever, to keep it secure, otherwise it will eventually peel away, as any other patch such as this will do. They come off easily with a light hold, but do not pull skin with it. They are comfortable and have forgotten I was wearing it a couple of times. No skin irritation from the adhesive (my husband does have irritation to some adhesives, but has not experienced with this product).Work well and have re-ordered ... Should put it on a subscription!!

I could not have asked for better. And by the way for the reviews that complain about the smell, I'd say don't order the ones with Menthol. Menthol has a smell. I do not mind it one bit. It's very soothing and comforting. The patches really work. They stick well for the 8 hours sometimes even more. Well except obviously if you get them wet but I plan it accordingly so I don't need a shower for at least 8 hours. The pain relief is real. I am thankful for these and will be adding as a subscription. It was also less money than the ones in the drug stores, or the actual prescription my doctor gave me which the insurance wouldn't cover. So when I need the added relief that the prescription patches provide, I just use two. It still costs less money than in the drug store. win win, and pain relief. can't go wrong. Just remember it does smell like menthol. Don't mind it. It works

These could have better adhesion, but that said, they are much more affordable than comparable name brand options. We have ordered these several times, and they do work as advertised.

I have already written a positive review of this brand of lidocaine patches. But I recently bought the patches with 1% menthol added. I bought these completely by mistake, but I have come to really like the menthol and will buy them preferentially in the future.For me, the addition of that cool feeling when I first put it on is very welcome. I use one lidocaine patch on my back per day. I put it on in the morning when I am experiencing my worst pain of the day.That little boost of coolness starts working immediately. It helps the area feel better until the lidocaine itself can take over and start working.

easy to use, works well, cools the skin, takes the irritation and pain, and is reasonably priced

As I age, I often feel my muscles challenged after exercising or just doing household chores. These patches relieve the soreness. I cut them to fit the problem areas so they last a while. I have reordered them many times

2nd update! It still does not work as well as the Salonpas brand and wore off sooner too.Update! It didn't work well thr first time i used it because i didn't clean the site from where i had a previous lidocaine patch, so the medicine was getting through my skin. I used it again today after showering and it works as it should for close up to 10 hours of pain free.