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MaC Patch (capsaicin / menthol) Ibuprofen Acetaminophen
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MaC Patch (capsaicin / menthol) Ibuprofen Acetaminophen
Prescription only

Prescribed for Muscle Pain. MaC Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more

Prescription and OTC

Acetaminophen is an effective mild pain reliever with a low risk of side effects. It carries a risk of liver damage even at recommended dosages, but the risk is increased with higher dosages, a... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 237 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

Acetaminophen has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 102 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

MaC Patch side effects

Ibuprofen side effects

Acetaminophen side effects
Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

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Quantity 6 tablet
Strength 800 mg
Per Unit* $1.79
Cost* $10.74

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Quantity 100 each
Strength 500 mg
Per Unit* $0.10
Cost* $10.40

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Topical film
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Rectal suppository
Brand Names
Other capsaicin / menthol brands include: Aflexeryl-MC, Alegenix, Aleveer Patch, Alivio Patch, Ameripatch, Anodynz, Asperflex Hot, Bioaches patch, Capsiderm, Captracin, Capzasin Quick Relief, Levatio Patch, Neuvaxin Patch, Qroxin Patch, Releevia, Releevia MC Patch, Renovo Patch, Salonpas, Solaice Patch View more A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more 7T Gummy ES Chewable Tablets, Abenol, Acephen, Actamin, Actimol Children's, Actimol Infant, Adprin B, Aldi Hedanol Paracetamol, Alpha First Aid Supplies Paracetamol, Alphapharm Paracetamol, Altenol, Alvedon, Amadol Paracetamol, Amcal Childrens Paracetamol 1-5 Years, Amcal Childrens Paracetamol 5-12 Years, Amcal Paracetamol Infant Drops 1 Month to 2 Years, Amcal Paracetamol Pain Relief, Amcal Paracetamol Tabsules, Aminofen, Anacin Aspirin Free, Anadin Paracetamol, API Healthcare Coloufree Childrens Paracetamol, API Healthcare Colourfree Childrens Paracetamol Double Strength, API Healthcare Paracetamol, Apra, Arthritis Pain Relief, Atasol, Atasol Forte, Aurophen, Bi-Lo Paracetamol, Biochemie Paracetamol, Blooms the Chemist Paracetamol, Bristol Pharma Paracetamol, Buckley's Complete, Bydol, Calpol Fastmelts, Calpol Infant, Calpol Paediatric, Calpol Six Plus, Capital Chemist Paracetamol, Cetafen, Cetafen Extra, Chem Mart Chemadol, Chem Mart Chemadol Children 1 to 5 Years, Chem Mart Chemadol Colourfree, Chem Mart Chemadol Colourfree Children 5-12 Years, Chem Mart Chemadol Colourfree Childrens 1-5 Years, Chemists Own Chiildrens Paracetamol 5-12 Years, Chemists Own Childrens Paracetamol 1-5 Years, Chemists Own Paracetamol, Chemists Own Paracetamol Capseals, Chemists Own Paracetamol Pain & Fever 1 Month to 2 Years, Chemists Own Paracetamol Pain & Fever 1 to 5 Years, Chemists Own Paracetamol Pain and Fever 5 to 12 Years, Chemplus Paracetamol, Chemworld Colourfree Childrens Paracetamol Double Strength 5-12 Years, Chemworld Colourfree Childrens Paracetamol Junior 1-5 Years, Chemworld Paracetamol, Chemworld Paracetamol Infant Colour Free, Children's ElixSure, Children's Silapap, Children's Tylenol, Childrens Panadol 1 - 5 Years, Childrens Panadol 1 - 5 Years Colourfree, Childrens Panadol 5 - 12 Years, Childrens Panadol 5 - 12 Years Colourfree, Cipla Genpharm Paracetamol, Claradol, Coles Paracetamol, Conacetol, Conney Aspirin-Free, ConRx Extra Strength, Country Chemists Paracetamol, Cuprofen for Children, Dafalgan, Dakota Paracetamol, DG Health Pain Reliever, Disprol Paracetamol, Disprol Soluble Paracetamol, Doliprane, Doliprane Adultes, Doliprane Sans Sucre, Dolitabs, Dolko, Dolko Enfants, Dolono, Dolono Infant, Dolotec, Duatrol SR, Dymadon, Ed-APAP, Efferalgan, Efferalgan Pediatrique, Efferalganodis, Elixsure Fever/Pain, Equaline Pain Relief, Expandox, Fawns & McAllan Paracetamol, Febridol, Febridol Clear Effervescent, Febridol Infant Drops, Febridol Syrup for Children, Febrol Solution, Fennings Childrens Cooling, Feverall, Flu Strength Hot Lemon Powders, Galpamol, Geluprane, Genapap, Genapap Extra Strength, Genebs, Gold Cross Paracetamol, Guardian Childrens Paracetamol, Guardian Childrens Paracetamol 5-12 Years, Guardian Paracetamol, Guardian Paracetamol Tabsules, Help I Have A Headache, Home Brand Paracetamol, HyVee Health 8 Hour Pain Relief, Infant's Tylenol, Infantaire Drops, Jr. Tylenol, Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever, Lemsip Childrens Cold & Flu, Lemsip Cold and Flu Liquid Capsule, Lemsip Headcold, Lemsip Max, Lemsip Original, Lemsip Pharmacy Non-Decongestant Formula, M-Pap, Mapap, Mapap Arthritis Pain, Mapap Extra Strength Rapid Burst, Mapap Rapid Release Gelcaps, Mapap Rapid Tabs, Masophen, Midol Long Lasting Relief, Nortemp Children's, Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache, Panadol, Panadol ActiFast, Panadol Childrens, Panadol Colourfree Drops, Panadol Extend, Panadol Gel Caps, Panadol Gel Tabs, Panadol Jr, Panadol Mini Caps, Panadol Osteo, Panadol Rapid Handipak, Panadol Soluble, Panamax, Panamax 240, Panamol, Paracetamol, PediaCare Children's Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever, PediaCare Infants' Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever, PediaCare Smooth Melts Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever, Pharbetol, Silapap Childrens, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Topcare 8 Hour Pain Relief, Topcare Arthritis Pain Relief, Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, Triaminic Infant Drops, Tycolene, Tylenol, Tylenol 8 Hour, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Tylenol Childrens Paracetamol, Tylenol Cold Sore Throat, Tylenol Cool Caplet Extra Strength, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Regular Strength, Tylenol Sore Throat Daytime, Tylophen, UN-Aspirin Extra Strength, Valorin, Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Body Aches, Vitapap, Zee Unaspirin ES View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

4 hours

2.5 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with MaC Patch:

  • 11 minor drug interactions (24 brand and generic names)

A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with Ibuprofen:

  • 97 major drug interactions (430 brand and generic names)
  • 286 moderate drug interactions (1111 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)

A total of 129 drugs are known to interact with Acetaminophen:

  • 8 major drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)
  • 85 moderate drug interactions (277 brand and generic names)
  • 36 minor drug interactions (162 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with alcohol. This can cause serious side... View more
Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
First Approval Date

N/A

September 19, 1974

November 07, 1968
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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Professional Resources

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