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Customer question:

Pain patches - which are the best, and how to use them?

Anonymous customer.

Answer:

The best pain relief patches are primarily those that contain a combination of drugs - these patches simultaneously reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. Therefore, the components of such combined patches can contain the following active ingredients: paracetamol, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, meloxicam, and ketoprofen.

Often, however, the aforementioned medical patches with pharmaceutical medicinal effects also have side effects, so the use of such patches can be minimal. How long you can use a particular patch is prescribed by your doctor, and this is usually written by the pharmacist when dispensing the medicine as a prescription in the form of a label.

Using the patch is usually straightforward, but how the specific patch is used depends on the patch, so it is essential that you carefully read the instructions for use before using the patch.

General instructions for the use of patches

General instructions for the use of therapeutic patches are as follows:

1. Ensure your hands are clean and dry before applying the patch, then continue working.

2. Ensure the skin you apply the patch to is dry and clean. Some patches are intended for damaged skin, while some apply only to intact skin, so check thoroughly which type of patch you are dealing with.

3. Remove the protective film from the surface of the patch and place it in the desired place. 4. Press the patch into place and hold for a few seconds. 5. When applying the patch, stick it well to fit perfectly on the skin and not come off due to your movement. 6. When you want to remove the patch after the therapy, gradually remove it from the ends. Do not use scissors or knives.

Special general warnings when using therapeutic patches

If the pain does not subside after using a patch containing a pharmaceutically active ingredient, consult a doctor. If you possibly feel or measure an elevated body temperature, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, stop using the patch and consult a doctor immediately.

If you find that the patch is effective and you would like to use it more often or for a more extended period, you must consult the doctor or specialist who prescribed the specific patch before use. Your doctor can advise you on which patches are best and how to use them correctly.

Be careful not to stick the patch on damaged skin or an area of the skin where the development of a particular disease, inflammation, etc., is visible.

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