Description
This product provides flexible cold or soothing heat. Use for the cooling pouch for pain and swelling or as a warming and soothing pouch for muscle pain and stiffness. Ideal for bumps, bruises and sprains.
Directions for Use: Heat therapy should not be used until 48 hours after injury.
Cooling: Place the Hot & Cold Pack in the freezer.
Warming with hot water: bring 3 liters of water to a boil. Remove the water from the stove. Do not place the Cold & Hot Pack in the heated water for more than 7 minutes. Carefully remove the pack from the water and then check it for leaks.
Heating in the microwave: Place the pack on a paper towel or on a paper plate in the microwave. Heat the Cold & Hot Pack at full power for 20 seconds. (Caution: If the Hot & Cold Pack puffs up like a balloon, immediately stop heating and wait for it to cool completely. Remove and discard the pack). Remove the Hot & Cold Pack from the microwave oven and check for leaks. Knead it gently to distribute the heat evenly. You can reheat the Cold & Hot Pack in 15 second intervals (in the microwave) until it reaches the desired temperature.
Application: Place the Cold & Hot Pack on the covered skin or wrap it in a cloth.