Merck American plaster

What is an American plaster and what is it used for?

AnAmerican plaster is an analgesic and decongestant fabric for the treatment of localised Pains. It contains various active ingredients to help relieve muscle and joint Pains. Through the action of heat, this adhesive device helps to relax muscles and joints. A plaster is a disposable micro-perforated adhesive elastic fabric. Applied to the Skin, it treats pain locally. It contains active ingredients of natural origin to help relax traumatised areas. This product can be used to provide comfort in the event of muscular, back, hip or rheumatic Pains. This patch also works for torticollis.


American Pains is recommended for the treatment of pain in people aged Plus 12, adolescents, adults and the elderly. However, it is contraindicated for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients mentioned in this product. Pregnant or Milk feeding women should only use this product on medical advice. Plasters relieve a variety of ailments thanks to the comforting effect of heat. They are generally made up of extracts of active ingredients which are responsible for the sensation of warmth. These active ingredients have warming and decongestant properties. It contains an alkaloid called capsicum. The application of heat has a pain-relieving effect. The heat relaxes the muscles and relieves muscular contractions. It also helps to stimulate blood flow to specific areas. This action promotes cell cleansing and repair. Merck has added other ingredients to their patches. Products of this type contain clove Essence. This ingredient has an analgesic effect. It also contains lanolin.