Clinical medicine profile
Menthol, aloe vera and water in a hydrogel layer patches
Traditional / herbal topical & internal (regulated as herbal product)
- Route
- Topical; oral latex (laxative — caution)
- Schedule
- OTC
- ATC
- Not assigned
- PPB status
- registered
Safety essentials
The information most likely to change a prescribing or dispensing decision.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients.
- Additional absolute contraindications are indication- and product-specific — consult SmPC.
Precautions
- Do not apply gel to deep/severe burns without clinical care.
- Oral aloe latex may cause cramping, electrolyte loss
- interactions with diuretics/antiarrhythmics possible via K+ loss.
Dosing matrix
Population and organ-function guidance, shown together for faster comparison.
Apply the sticky side of the patch over the affected or swollen area as soon as possible after the injury. The cooling effect will last up to 12 hours. A new patch may be applied to the affected area as necessary (max. 4 patches per area) Avoid using more than 4 patches on the same area The cooling therapy could be continued until pain or swelling has reduced
Topical on intact skin only with care; avoid oral latex in children.
Review renal impairment dosing; many agents need CrCl/eGFR adjustment.
- CrCl 0–120: Confirm renal dosing in product SmPC / primary label.
Review hepatic impairment dosing; monitor LFTs if agent is hepatically cleared or hepatotoxic.
Use, effects & interactions
Indications
- A cold therapy for relief from sprains, strain, minor injuries, muscle, and joint pain.
- Clinical selection for Menthol, aloe vera and water in a hydrogel layer patches should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC.
- Class context: Traditional / herbal topical & internal (regulated as herbal product).
- Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Adverse effects
- Adverse reactions vary by agent.
- Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes).
- Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Drug interactions
Open multi-drug checker ↗- Professional use: confirm indication, dose, duration, monitoring and patient counselling points against current Kenya STG / EML and the product SmPC.
- Document allergy status and key interactions.
Mechanism & disposition
Water present inside the patch evaporates gradually over a number of hours to provide lasting, cooling relief.
Read complete mechanism
Water present inside the patch evaporates gradually over a number of hours to provide lasting, cooling relief. Mechanism is agent-specific. At receptor, enzyme, ion channel, transporter or microbial target level, the drug alters a physiological or pathological pathway to produce its therapeutic effect. Confirm precise molecular mechanism in current SmPC / pharmacology reference for this INN before high-stakes decisions.
Product-specific
Product-specific
Topical; oral latex (laxative — caution)
are product-specific. Consider food effects, protein binding, hepatic CYP/UGT
when adjusting for organ impairment, age and drug interactions. Verify parameters in the current SmPC.
Pregnancy, lactation & diet
Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk; prefer agents with better reproductive data when alternatives exist.
Assess infant risk vs benefit of maternal therapy; prefer agents with lactation data.
Brands & loaded prices
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Sources & review state
Decision support only. Confirm patient-specific decisions against the current product SmPC, Kenya STG/EML, and professional judgement.