Targets Back and Muscle Pain

Voltarol
Heat Patch

Voltarol non-medicated Heat Patch is designed to target back and muscle pain, providing up to 8 hours of localised pain-relieving heat. The thin, self-adhesive, odourless patch provides effective pain relief and muscle relaxation in a non-medicated, tablet-free format.

Patch

Voltarol Heat Patch is available in major supermarkets and pharmacies in 2 sachet packs

Where to buy

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How &

When

How it works

The Voltarol Heat Patch is a non-medicated patch which provides targeted back and muscle pain-relieving heat for up to 8 hours. The continuous low-level heat from the patch works by stimulating heat receptors to relieve pain; increasing blood flow to relax stiff muscles, reducing muscle spasms and aids the supply of oxygen and nutrients to help promote the healing of the injured tissue.
How to use it

Tear open the sleeve, just before you are ready to use the heat patch. Remove the plastic backing then place the heat patch on the painful area, either the back, neck or shoulders, apply the adhesive side onto dry clean skin. Press firmly to make sure it is fixed correctly. The heat patch starts to heat up after a few minutes of opening. When you remove the heat patch, peel it off slowly from one corner.

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.

Do not use with other skin medications or other heat sources.
Do not attempt to reheat in the oven or microwave. Do not cut pierce or allow the patch to get wet.

For single use.

When to use it

When back and muscle pain strikes, the heat patch’s low level heat provides relieving warmth for up to 8 hours.

How it works?

The Voltarol Heat Patch is a non-medicated patch which provides targeted back and muscle pain-relieving heat for up to 8 hours. The continuous low-level heat from the patch works by stimulating heat receptors to relieve pain; increasing blood flow to relax stiff muscles, reducing muscle spasms and aids the supply of oxygen and nutrients to help promote the healing of the injured tissue.
How to use it?

Tear open the sleeve, just before you are ready to use the heat patch. Remove the plastic backing then place the heat patch on the painful area, either the back, neck or shoulders, apply the adhesive side onto dry clean skin. Press firmly to make sure it is fixed correctly. The heat patch starts to heat up after a few minutes of opening. When you remove the heat patch, peel it off slowly from one corner.

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.

Do not use with other skin medications or other heat sources.
Do not attempt to reheat in the oven or microwave. Do not cut pierce or allow the patch to get wet.

For single use.
When to use it?

When back and muscle pain strikes, the heat patch’s low level heat provides relieving warmth for up to 8 hours.

Precautions

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have any of the following conditions:

Poor circulation (e.g. due to heart failure)
Pregnancy
Nerve damage (e.g. loss of sensitivity due to diabetes)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or very delicate or sensitive skin

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are elderly (over 65 years old) due to the higher risk of you having very delicate or sensitive skin.

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. Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash or other changes in your skin that persist where the heat patch is applied.

This heat patch contains iron. In case of ingestion of the powder in the heat patch, seek medical attention immediately.

In case the powder in the heat patch comes into contact with the eyes or skin rinse abundantly with water and seek medical attention.

Precautions
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have any of the following conditions:

Poor circulation (e.g. due to heart failure)

Pregnancy

Nerve damage (e.g. loss of sensitivity due to diabetes)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or very delicate or sensitive skin

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are elderly (over 65 years old) due to the higher risk of you having very delicate or sensitive skin.

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. Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash or other changes in your skin that persist where the heat patch is applied.

This heat patch contains iron. In case of ingestion of the powder in the heat patch, seek medical attention immediately.

In case the powder in the heat patch comes into contact with the eyes or skin rinse abundantly with water and seek medical attention.

Questions & Answers

When should I NOT use Voltarol Heat Patch

Do not use if you have previously had an allergic reaction to a heat patch.
Do not use on areas of skin where heat cannot be felt, or on damaged skin.
Do not use on children under 12 years of age or persons unable to remove the heat patch on their own.
Do not use on bruises or swellings within 48 hour of injury.
Can I use it in conjunction with other pain relief products?

Can be used with oral OTC pain relieving medicine. Do not use with other skin medications or other heat sources.