To begin therapy with ThermaCare Joint & Arthritis Pain Hand & Wrist HeatWraps, follow these easy steps:
- Tear open pouch when ready to use. It may take up to 30 minutes for ThermaCare to reach its therapeutic temperature.
- Do not place the heat cells on palm of the hand. Place on pain area on back of hand with thumb through slit and darker discs toward skin.
- Wrap straps under palm of hand and fasten.
- Be careful when applying to the hand and wrist—do not overlap the heat cells. For maximum effectiveness, we recommend you wear ThermaCare Joint & Arthritis Pain for 12 hours.
Do not use for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period. Please keep in mind not everyone senses heat on the hand/wrist the same. Therefore, the product may not feel as warm as you might expect.
Additional Application Tips
- Be sure that your skin in the area you are going to apply the HeatWrap is clean and dry, and free of recently applied skin moisturizers, lotions, and any other topical products (especially medicated products and patches).
- Over-tightening may cause discomfort. Adjust as needed.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE. ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE INSERT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, AND PERSONAL INJURY, THIS PRODUCT MUST BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE USE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
Warnings
THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE BURNS. Check skin frequently during use. If you find irritation or a burn, remove product immediately. Your risk of burning increases as you age. If you are 55 years of age or older, wear ThermaCare over a towel or cloth such as a washcloth, not directly against your skin, and do not wear while sleeping. Each heat disc contains iron (~2 grams), which can be harmful if ingested. If ingested, rinse mouth with water and call a poison control center right away. If heat disc contents come in contact with your skin or eyes, rinse right away with water. Never heat product in microwave or attempt to reheat, as heat wrap could catch fire. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
DO NOT USE with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams, or ointments; on unhealthy, damaged, or broken skin; on areas of bruising or swelling that have occurred within 48 hours; on people unable to follow all use instructions or remove the product, including children, infants, and some elderly; on areas of the body where you can't feel heat; or with other forms of heat.
STOP USE AND ASK A PHYSICIAN if you experience any discomfort, burning, swelling, rash, or other changes in your skin that persist where the wrap is worn. If after 7 days your pain gets worse or remains unchanged, this may be a sign of a more serious condition.
ASK A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USE if you have DIABETES, poor circulation or heart disease, or rheumatoid arthritis, or you are pregnant.