Salonpas
www.salonpas.us
Salonpas is proud to be the Official External Pain Reliever of the Boston
Marathon. Salonpas is scientifically formulated to optimize the effectiveness of
drug delivery through the skin. When applied, the medication passes through the skin and acts to provide
fast and sustained pain relief. Salonpas was originated in Japan in 1934 and first introduced into
the U.S. in 1987. Today the first and only FDA-Approved OTC topical pain relief patch, Salonpas Pain
Relief Patch/Salonpas Arthritis Pain is available throughout the U.S.
This new product is manufactured using new ultra-thin Comfort Stretch technology that provides effective
pain relief while allowing pain sufferers to maintain their active lifestyles. Salonpas pain relieving patches
and sprays will be available for use at the Athletes’ Village, all 24 first aid stations along course as well
as at the Finish Area Medical Tent, massage venue and family meeting area. Salonpas pain relieving
products can be found at major drug stores, membership warehouses and local pharmacies. For more
information, visit www.salonpas.us.