Abdominal pain
The patch must directly be placed on
the painful area: low belly, down the
belly button.
Low back pain
In the case of low back pain, make
sure to position the electrodes from
both sides of spine, so that the
control box is placed on the spine.
4. CONTRAINDICATED APPLICATION ZONES / MEDICAL
CONTRAINDICATIONS / PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
4.2 Medical contraindications
4.3 For precaution ask for a medial or pharmaceutical advice
To sum-up do not use the patch on the following areas:
When the patch does not stick enough to the skin anymore, it is necessary to moisten the gels in order to extend
their lifetime. Put a few drops of water on the entire surface of the gels but without wetting the central control box.
• Be careful not to leave some debris on the top of the gel (do not use a paper tissue).
• Wait until all the water has been absorbed by the gel before using the patch again.
3.2 Maintenance and replacement of adhesive gels
3.3. Where to use the URGO ELECTROTHERAPY PAINFUL PERIODS RECHARGEABLE PATCH?
4.1 Contraindications application zones
Extending gel pad’s lifetime
• One gel allows about 30 uses.
• To change the adhesive gel, roll it over itself with your fingers.
• Check that there are no residues left on the electrical circuits before repositioning a new adhesive gel.
• Use this device only with compatible adhesive gels with URGO Electrotherapy Painful Periods Rechargeable
patch. If any doubt, ask your pharmacist for advice.
Replacing the gel pad
For some locations, particularly for back pains, you may need the help of a third person.
The device is not a substitute for medical consultation or treatment. Consult your pharmacist or your
doctor first if you have any doubt.
• Do not apply near the heart or torso as electrical signals may interfere with electrical signals from the heart.
• Do not apply in front of or on the sides of the neck (carotid, throat) because electrostimulation could trigger
laryngeal and pharyngeal spasms leading to breathing problems. Stimulation of the carotid artery can cause a
slow heart rate or unusually low blood pressure in people with blood vessel problems.
• This patch is not designed for an application on the head.
• Do not use on the genitals.
• Do not use if you have an implanted device (pacemaker, insulin
pump, glucose meter, implanted defibrillator...), as URGO
Electrotherapy Painful Periods Rechargeable patch may interfere
with the operation of these devices.
• Do not apply on
skin lesions
(irritated skin, rash, postoperative
wound, recent scar, presence of staples, traumatic wound, venous
and arterial ulcer, diabetic wound, burns ...) as electrostimulation
may aggravate cutaneous irritation or disrupt healing.
• In case of skin
sensitivity problems
in the lower abdomen or back,
• In case of epilepsy or suspicion of epilepsy because electro stimulation could promote the occurrence of
epileptic seizures.
• In case of heart problems because the electrical signals can interfere with the electrical signals of the heart.
• In case of fever over 39 ° C because it could impact your watchfulness.
• Light skin rash or irritation may occur in the area of application of the patch, this reaction is normal if temporal
reaction. They are explained by the localized increase in blood flow. If you experience these symptomes, do not
reapply the patch in the same area while the redness persists.
• Stop treatment immediately in case of skin irritations, burns or allergic reactions that may occur in the area of
application of the device due to electrical stimulation or the adhesive gel.
• If you experience any other side effects, stop using the patch and report them to your doctor or pharmacist.
4.4 Precautions of use
4.5 Adverse effects
• Do not use this device while driving (cars, machines...), or in case of activity where electrical stimulation or
involuntary muscle contraction may be dangerous.
• Do not use this device while you sleep in order to avoid the risk of pain, inflammation, or burn due to excessive
intensity adjustment that you would not be able to control for lack of alertness.
• Do not use this device in areas with staples, implants, or any metal parts in order to avoid the risk of burns or pain.
• Do not use this device in highly humid areas such as a bathroom or when you are bathing or showering.
• For hygienic reasons, do not share your adhesive gels with others.
• Keep out of children's reach and sight: they must not play with the device.
do not apply the patch to avoid a risk of secondary burns as a result of setting the intensity too high, because of
the lack of sensitivity.
• Do not apply
on or near a cancerous or infected lesion
as the current produced may promote the spread of
cancer cells to other parts of the body.
• This device is not intended and should not be used by a pregnant woman.
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