Rev. 1.4 / 02-16-2017
DP450 Tap Water Iontophoresis System User Manual
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Prior to using AC wall power, check that your outlet meets the system’s
requirements of 110-230 V~ and 50-60 Hz.
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Unplug the AC power adapter if a thunderstorm approaches or if you do
not intend to use the system for an extended period of time.
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This device should only be used indoors. Do not expose the device to
rain or excessive moisture.
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Do not use kerosene, thinner, alcohol, wax remover or any other
solvents.
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Prior to cleaning the device, turn off the device and unplug all
connectors. For cleaning, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild
cleaning agent.
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Prevent kinking of the cable and do not expose the cable to heat or
chemicals. If the cable is damaged, unplug it from the device and have it
checked by an authorized HIDREX repair center.
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Never open the device; there are no control elements inside. The
system may only be serviced by an authorized HIDREX repair center.
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Wash the supplied towels on a regular basis together with your regular
laundry (make sure to comply with the laundry instructions on the tag).
Intended Use / Mechanism of Action
Intended Use:
This tap water iontophoresis device is intended to treat
hyperhidrosis
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(excessive
sweating) affecting hands, feet and
underarms.
Any other use or usage beyond this scope is considered un-
intended use and may have dangerous consequences.
Mechanism of Action:
During the HIDREX treatment, a current flows through the body regions that
are being treated. The water in the trays or pads mediates this current flow.
The skin areas in contact with the water will thereby secrete less sweat.
Although treatment success has been validated in numerous medical stud-
ies, there is still no completely satisfactory scientific explanation for the
mechanism of action. Medical researchers believe that the electrical current
irritates the synapses between sweat-inducing nerves and sweat glands to
such an extent that sweat glands can no longer be stimulated. In other
words: the treatment does not affect the sweat glands directly, it only affects
the nervous input to these glands.
This effect explains why the original condition returns relatively quick-
ly when the treatment is discontinued.
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Additional indications include: Dyshidrotic dermatitis, palmoplantar pustolosis and acrocynosis.