Omron PocketTens Instruction Manual page 10

PADS
Use the Pads only recommended by OMRON to avoid affect the
safety and effectiveness of electrical stimulation.
Applying pads incorrectly could result in discomfort or skin burns.
Detach the pads before replacing the batteries.
General Precautions
The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
Apply stimulation to only normal, intact, clean, dry, and healthy skin.
TENS is not effective in treating the original source or cause of the
pain, including headache.
TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain
management therapies.
TENS devices do not cure disease or injuries.
TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the
sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.
Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by the guide
of a practitioner qualified in the pain management.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the
electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium (gel).
Keep unit away from young children. The unit contains small pieces
that may be swallowed. Immediately contact your physician.
Possible Adverse Reactions
You should stop using the unit and consult with your physician if
you experience adverse reactions from the unit.
You may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the
stimulation electrodes applied to your skin.
Do not use to treat one region for extended periods of time
(more than 30 minutes a session, up to 3 times/day) or muscles in
that region may become exhausted and sore.
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