3. Intended use
The device is suitable for relieving itching, swelling or inflammation caused
by insect bites or stings. During application, heat is applied to the treatment
area; this can have a positive effect on the healing process.
4. Warnings and safety notes
Any person using it on themselves must be over 12 years old. The product
should only be used on children under 12 years old if supervised or assisted
by an adult.
Do not use:
• In the case of diabetics, as they may have reduced sensitivity to pain and
may burn themselves
• On people with disabilities, children under 3 years of age or people with
reduced sensitivity to heat (e.g. people with skin alterations due to illness
or scarred skin in the application area, after taking pain relief medication,
alcohol or drugs)
• Near to the eyes, on the eyelids, mouth or on mucous membranes
• On acutely or chronically diseased (injured or irritated) skin (e.g. inflamed
skin – whether painful or not, reddened skin, rashes, (e.g. allergies), burns,
frostbite, bruises, swellings, both open and healing wounds, and post-op-
erative scars where the healing process could be affected)
• If you have a fever
• On sensitive areas of skin
• If you have any sensory impairment that reduces the feeling of pain (e.g.
metabolic disorders)
• If you are using lotions, creams and gels locally at the same time
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