What battery does the Icy Hot TENS unit use?
Each pack comes with a 3-volt battery. Adhesive pads can be re-used. Powerful, portable pain relief at the touch of a button.
Who makes Icy Hot TENS unit?
Icy Hot Smart Relief was introduced in 2014 by Chattanooga, TN-based Chattem, the U.S. consumer healthcare division for Sanofi.
Is Icy Hot reusable?
Safe & Effective: Drug free. Blocks pain signals at the nerves. Energy Saving: Automatic shut-off after each 30-minute session. Reusable: Control Unit, electrode pads and battery all are reusable.
How many times a day can you use Icy Hot Smart relief?
Apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times a day. Rub in gently and thoroughly. After applying the medication, wash your hands unless you are using this medication to treat the hands.
How long does Icy Hot Smart relief last?
Icy Hot Advanced Relief Patch Wear for up to 12 hours.
How do tens help?
When the machine is switched on, small electrical impulses are delivered to the affected area of your body, which you feel as a tingling sensation. The electrical impulses can reduce the pain signals going to the spinal cord and brain, which may help relieve pain and relax muscles.
Why does Icy Hot burn so much?
Capsaicin. Like methyl salicylate, capsaicin is a counterirritant that helps relieve pain by irritating the skin. Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers and is what gives them their fiery “kick” and produces a burning sensation in just about everything that it touches.
Does Icy Hot have lidocaine in it?
Icy Hot Lidocaine Cream Contains 4% lidocaine and 1% menthol. Available in 1.75-ounce and 2.7-ounce tubes.
Can you overuse a TENS machine?
TENS is safe, so you can use it as much as you like, although it’s good practice to take regular 10-minute breaks every hour or so. Some people use TENS for more than five hours a day.
How long does a TENS unit battery last?
On a full charge, the battery should last about nine 30 minute sessions and takes about five hours to fully charge once the battery is empty. You cannot use the unit while the battery is charging.