For Which Use Is Your O² Patch Suited, And For Which Is It Not; For Which Applications Is Your O² Patch Suited, And For Which Is It Not; When May You Not Use Your O² Patch - IBP O2 PATCH Instructions For Use Manual

3.1 For which use is your O² Patch suited,
and for which is it not?
► Use the O² Patch exclusively in a
private setting.
► The O² Patch is not intended for
commercial or medical use.
► The O² Patch is intended exclu-
sively in humans for external ap-
plication on the stimulation points
described in these instructions of
use.
► The O² Patch is not intended for
application on children - not even
under the permanent supervision
of adults.
3.2 For which applications is your O² Patch
suited, and for which is it not?
► The O² Patch is suited exclusively
to alleviate the nicotine withdrawal
symptoms.
► Nervousness, excessive appetite,
sleep disorders and pain can also
be symptomatic of a serious ill-
ness, thus excluding the self-treat-
ment with the O² Patch.
Prior to its use, we recommend that you
consult your physician, pharmacist or
physiotherapist.
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3.3 When may you not use your O² Patch?
Do not use the O² Patch
► if you suffer from cardiac prob-
lems, especially from cardiac dys-
rhythmias. The stimulation current
can lead to ventricular fibrillation
and in the worst case to cardiac
arrest.
► if you have a pacemaker or other
electronic implants. The stimula-
tion current can interfere with the
function of your implant.
► if you suffer from seizures. In se-
vere cases the stimulation current
can trigger convulsions.
► when pregnant. In severe cases
the stimulation current can trigger
contractions.
► if you suffer from allergic skin reac-
tions. The electrodes and patch
can lead to skin irritations.
► if you suffer from systemic illness-
es, i.e. those affecting the entire
body.
► if the O² Patch is damaged. The
stimulation current can lead to
aches and skin irritations.
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