The products cover a range of ages: infants (from about 6 months), young children (around 2 years and up), older children and teens (about 12 years and up), and some items labeled for all ages.
Topical products appear as ointments, water-based gels, and flexible fabric patches. Descriptions frequently note non-greasy, fast-absorbing formulas with cooling or soothing effects and some fragrance-free options.
Several children's ibuprofen descriptions state relief can last up to 8 hours per dose.
Listings include arnica (Arnica montana) gels and topical preparations that use essential oils such as camphor, menthol, and cajuput oil.
Descriptions show a flexible fabric topical patch containing 4% lidocaine. Wear durations vary in the results: one description notes up to 8 hours, another says it can stay on for up to 12 hours.