Hot Cold Pack Compression Therapy

Also known as: cold hot pack, gel pad, gel pack, compress pack, microwavable hot cold pack, etc.

Application: COLD

Store in the freezer so that the pack is ready for use in case of injury. Approximately 1 hour is required to freeze gel.

IDEAL FOR:

Reducing swelling

Toothache

Temporary relief of headache

Reducing fevers

Application: HOT

MICROWAVE: Place gel pack into microwave for approximately 30 second (if the gel pack is at room temperature) or 1 minute (if the gel pack is frozen) on high power. After this time, check that the correct temperature has been reached. If not, further exposure should be in 10 seconds bursts.

Times are based on a 600W microwave: adjust heating times accordingly to suit the power of your microwave.

HOT WATER: Bring water to boil, remove from the heat, and immerse the gel pack for approximately 4-10 minutes. After 4 minutes, check every 1 minutes to see if the correct temperature has been reached.

IDEAL FOR:

Muscle aches

Pains

Sinusitis

Menstrual cramps.

CAUTION:

Whether used HOT or COLD, it is advisable to check that the temperature is not too extreme against the skin. It is recommended that the gel pack is wrapped in cloth before applying to skin.

Contents: Trimethylene glycol, CMC, Water