Mentholatum Deep Heat Back Patch 2pk

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Deep Heat Back Patches provides up to 16 hours* of targeted, sustained, long lasting and soothing temporary pain relief of back pain, muscular aches and pain, joint stiffness, strains and sprains. Comfortable to wear, this odourless heat pad applies directly to the skin and can be worn unnoticed under clothing to provide all day relief. Extra large for greater coverage.

Various cooling procedures have been used to apply cold to injured areas when actual ice is not available or inconvenient to use, such as ice packs, frozen gel packs, and vapour coolants.

Benefits

  • Up to 16 hours* of warmth 
  • Odourless
  • Activates in 1 minute*
  • Extra large for greater coverage
  • Thin & comfortable
  • Easy to apply self-adhesive patch

Recommended for use with:

  • Back pain
  • Muscle strains & sprains
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Joint stiffness
  • Sports injuries

*The patch activates within 1 minute and will heat up within 5 minutes providing penetrating warmth for up to 8 hours. Once removed it can continue to provide pain relief for up to a further 8 hours.

 

Iron Oxide is used in the Deep Heat Back Patches to provide a soothing, long lasting warmth. When in contact with air, it heats up within minutes.
Use on clean dry skin. Do not use on the face or on broken skin, bruises or swellings. Tear open plastic packet, remove protective film from patch and apply patch to the affected area, adhesive side onto the skin. For delicate or ageing skin, apply adhesive side of patch to clothing. On flexible joints use dressing tape to hold the patch in place. Do not bandage over the patch. The patch will heat up after 5 minutes and remain warm for up to 8 hours. Once removed it can continue to provide pain relief for up to a further 8 hours. Use only one patch in the same area in 24 hours. Single use only. DO NOT attempt to reheat in oven or microwave. Do not cut, massage, fold or wet the patch. Do not use if patch is damaged or torn. To remove, slowly peel off the patch.

Cautions:

Do not use whilst asleep or with prolonged pressure against patch. Do not use on infants, children or persons unable to remove the patch on their own. Do not use on the same area for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period. Do not use with other skin medication or heat sources. All heat patches have the potential to cause skin irritations, burns or blisters. Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs or the patch gets uncomfortably hot. If you are diabetic, pregnant, have poor circulation, nerve damage, a skin condition or an allergy to sticking plasters, consult your doctor before use. For external use only.  Do not ingest as the ingredients can be harmful. If swallowed or contents come into contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek immediate medical help. After use, dispose in normal household waste. Store below 30°C.

DO NOT bandage or apply heat. This product should not be used in conjunction with heat pads.

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