Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 9 of 33
7 Indications
The Fischer
®
is used to treat hyperhidrosis, a medical condition marked by
excessive sweating of the hands, feet, underarms, or all three.
8 Contraindications and Side Effects
Under no circumstances should Iontophoresis be performed if any
of the following applies:
•
User/s with a pacemaker
•
User/s with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
•
Pregnancy
•
Metal-containing intrauterine pessary (only relevant in
case of feet treatment)
•
Metallic implants present in the current path (hands or
feet)
•
Large skin defects / wounds that cannot be covered with
Vaseline
•
Any area where sensation is absent or impaired (e.g.
polyneuropathy)
•
User/s with palpitations (cardiac arrhythmia)
•
User/s with seizure disorders (epilepsy)
•
User/s with potentially malignant lesions, acute localized
infections, skin eruptions, or swollen, broken, or inflamed
areas
•
User/s with severe local inflammation or thrombosis
(blood clots)
•
User/s with severe vascular disorders
The following side effects may occur:
•
A tingling and burning sensation during the treatment
caused by excessive current settings or open areas of
the skin
•
Slight, but harmless, shocks when treatment is
interrupted
•
Dry skin after the treatment
