Solmara Patch

Generic name: menthol and lidocaine
Dosage form: patch
Drug class:Topical anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

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Solmara Patch Description

Solmara contains Lidocaine, and Menthol in a localized topical delivery system.

The Lidocaine in Solmara is a topical anesthetic and stabilizes the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. Lidocaine HCL is chemically designated as 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl) acetamide and has an empirical formula of C14 H22 N20. The molecular weight of lidocaine HCL is 234.34 g/mol. Lidocaine has the following structure:

The Menthol in Solmara has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities and it also acts as a weak kappa (k) opioid receptor agonist. Menthol is slightly soluble in water. The empirical formula for menthol is C H O, with a molecular weight of 156.27. The chemical compound menthol [(1R, 2S, 5R)-2-isopropyl- 5-methylcyclohexanol] is an activating ligand for transient receptor potential action channel subfamily M member 8 (TRPM8). It has the following structure:

Solmara is a single-use patch stored in a plastic pouch. The size of each Solmara Patch is 3 in by 5 in.

Each adhesive patch contains the following active ingredients:
4.00% Lidocaine
5.00% Menthol

Solmara contains the following inactive ingredients:
methacrylic acid, ethylhexylacrylate, bentonite, sodium stearate.

Indications and Usage for Solmara Patch

Solmara is indicated for the temporary relief of minor to moderate acute or chronic aches and muscle pains associated with arthritis, simple backache, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathies such as diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia, and other complex regional pains. Solmara is a topical analgesic / counterirritan