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Before you start:
Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the
safe and correct use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever and to prevent injury.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly
• Connect the output cable to the gel pads and then connect to the TENS Digital Pain
Reliever (see page 13 for more details)
• Attach the gel pads around the area of pain. Please see section ‘Programs and Gel Pad
Positioning' for details of where to place the gel pads (pages 19 and 20)
• Do not use the gel pads if they are scratched or damaged in any way
• The use of the TENS Digital Pain Reliever must be supervised by an able adult of
sound mind
• For treatment of pain control, muscle injuries or rehabilitation, the TENS Digital Pain
Reliever should be used under close supervision and direction of your doctor or
professional therapist
Is it safe to use TENS Digital Pain Reliever?
The TENS Digital Pain Reliever is a medical device that has been subject to stringent
testing. It is safe to use for most people, with the following exceptions:
• People with pacemakers, pulse regulators or any other implanted medical devices
• People with heart rhythm problems
• People with inflammation, acute diseases, or infectious skin wounds
• People with leprosy or chronic alcoholism
• Children under 16 years of age
• NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR LABOUR, OR IF YOU SUSPECT
YOU MAY BE PREGNANT. Please ask your local Lloydspharmacy pharmacist about
other drug free pain relief during pregnancy
• Patients must consult their doctor before using the TENS Digital Pain Reliever if
receiving any physical therapy or suffering from any of the following:
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Acute diseases
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Heart diseases or heart rhythm problems
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A fever
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Abnormal blood pressure
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Skin conditions including broken or damaged skin and people with loss of
feeling in areas of the body
General Warnings and Safety
General Warnings and Safety
