How long does a Deep Heat Patch last?
Deep Heat Muscular Pain Heat Patches provide up to 8 hours of heat based pain relief. Patches activate in 60 seconds and provide penetrating warmth for up to 8 hours. It’s important to remember that these patches should not be worn during sleep or prolonged pressure should not be applied against them.
Why can’t you sleep with a Deep Heat Patch?
You should not use Deep Heat patches while asleep, and these products are not suitable for children. All Deep Heat patches have the potential to cause skin irritation, burns or blisters; please stop using the product if skin sensitivity occurs or your patch gets uncomfortably hot.
How often can you use Deep Heat Patches?
Adults and children over 5 years should gently massage Deep Heat Heat Rub into the affected area until the cream is rubbed in. Apply a thin layer to the skin 2 – 3 times daily and wash hands immediately after use.
Are heat patches any good?
Although heat should not be used for a fresh injury, it can certainly be beneficial for long-term conditions. Heat patches dilate blood vessels, promoting blood flow and helping to relax painful muscles.
Can you sleep with heat patch on?
Do not use while sleeping, do not lie on the heat patch, or apply pressure during use (e.g. use the patch under a belt or bandage). Heat patches have the potential to cause burns.
Where should you not use Deep Heat?
Do not use Deep Heat products on broken, infected or inflamed skin. Can you use Deep Heat products if you are pregnant or breastfeeding? As with all pain relieving products, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Deep Heat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Medicines can effect the unborn baby.
How long can you wear a heat patch?
Do not leave the heat patch on the same area of skin for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period, and do not use more than one heat patch per day on the same area of skin. The heat patch is for external use. Stop use and contact you doctor if after seven days your pain gets worse or remains unchanged.
Is Voltaren same as Deep Heat?
Voltarol gels contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) named diclofenac. While Deep Heat and Freeze use other active ingredients to help reduce painful symptoms. On the other hand, Voltarol heat patches and Deep Heat patches both utilise heat therapy to target localised pain offering users relief.
What can I use instead of Deep Heat?
It’s a love or hate thing. Tiger Balm smells like sweet spiced perfume and is devoid of all those mystery chemicals that you will probably never understand. It works just like Deep Heat with a soothing menthol warmth that covers up muscle pain after being rubbed on the achey area.
Can you take ibuprofen with a heat patch?
There is no reason why Deep Heat Pain Relief Patch cannot be used at the same time as oral painkillers. Can Deep Heat products be used on broken/infected/inflamed skin? Do not use Deep Heat products on broken, infected or inflamed skin. Can you use Deep Heat products if you are pregnant or breastfeeding?
Can you overdose on heat patches?
Heat can increase the amount of drug you absorb through your skin and may cause an overdose or death.