Cura-Heat Back & Shoulder Heat Patches 4 Pack

Description

Cura-Heat Back & Shoulder heat patches are air-activated, drug-free heat packs that stick to clothing to give targeted warmth for minor muscular and joint aches in the back and shoulders, in a pack of 4 sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Format	Air-activated heat patches
Pack	4 patches
Area	Back and shoulders
Heat	Up to 12 hours of warmth per patch
Medicine-free	Contains no medicine (non-medicinal)

Who it is for

Adults with minor muscular or joint aches and stiffness in the back or shoulders.
People who want drug-free heat they can wear under clothes.
Anyone who prefers a thin patch to a hot water bottle or wheat bag.

Not suitable for: Not suitable for children, people with reduced skin sensation (for example from diabetes or poor circulation), or anyone who cannot remove the patch themselves.

How to use

Read the instructions on the pack before use.
Tear open the sachet and take out the heat patch; it warms up on contact with air.
Peel off the backing and stick the patch to clothing or underwear over the painful area. Never put it directly on skin.
Check the skin under the patch often and remove it if it feels uncomfortably hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the heat last?

Each patch gives up to 12 hours of warmth. It reaches full temperature in about 30 minutes.

Can I stick it straight onto my skin?

No. This version sticks to clothing or underwear and must not touch the skin directly.

Does it contain any medicine?

No. It works by heat alone. The pack states it is non-medicinal.

Can I sleep with it on?

Avoid lying or sitting on the patch, and avoid tight clothing over it, because pressure raises the risk of low-temperature burns.

Safety and storage

Can cause low-temperature burns if misused. Never apply directly to skin.
Do not lie, sit or put tight clothing over the patch.
Check the area often and remove the patch if it becomes too hot.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store unopened sachets at room temperature.

This is a heat therapy product, not a medicine. If back or shoulder pain is severe, follows an injury or does not improve, speak to your pharmacist or GP.