Contents:
- Medical Video: Stop Smoking : How to Use Patches to Stop Smoking
- How does the patch work in relieving pain?
- What are the side effects of patches?
- How to use the right patch
Medical Video: Stop Smoking : How to Use Patches to Stop Smoking
Pain in rheumatic pain and pain all over the body due to fatigue is certainly a very annoying thing, because it makes you not free to do some important activities because you have to massage the aching parts of the body a little.Some people prefer to use patches to relieve aches and pains. Well, not infrequently this makes people become dependent on patches. So, what are the side effects of the patch if used too long? See the explanation below.
How does the patch work in relieving pain?
The transdermal drug delivery system, or now commonly known as patch, is a method of treatment by delivering drugs through the dermis or skin surface. Nowadays, many people choose to use patches to reduce pain or aches in the body because it is one way to reduce side effects from the use of oral drugs or injections.
Well, surely you have ever asked why koyo can relieve rheumatic aches, right? The answer turns out to lie in the content of chemicals in the patch. Koyo is designed to release a small amount of drug into the bloodstream for a long time. The drug content is absorbed from the patch through the outer layer of the skin and then goes into the deeper layers of the skin. In the deepest layer of skin the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream and circulated through the body.
The contents of various chemicals in the patch include biofreeze and icy hot where both have hot or cold alcohol-based properties. Then there are bengay and aspercreme contents which contain salicylates which are useful for reducing inflammation in the joints. The contents of capzasin and zostrix, which contain capsaicin, can reduce pain if affixed to painful parts of the body.
If all the ingredients are combined, it will emit a feeling of heat and send signals to the body to reduce pain. That is why, a patch that is attached to your body can reduce stiffness, rheumatic pain and muscle tension.
What are the side effects of patches?
Although effective in reducing pain, in fact the patch has several side effects. Side effects of patches that may appear are the occurrence of skin irritation due to allergies. Especially if you do have sensitive skin types.
If this allergic reaction gets worse, generally someone other than experiencing redness in the area of the skin, will feel itching, a sensation of heat and burning, even to blister in the area of skin that is attached to the patch.
That is why, patches are not recommended for babies or toddlers whose skin is still sensitive. In addition, people who use patches can allow an overdose if the patch or patch used is damaged. If this happens, stop using immediately and remove the patch from the area that has been irritated carefully.
How to use the right patch
Here are some things you can look at before using the patch:
- Before attaching the patch to the skin, make sure if the skin is clean and dry.
- Avoid attaching patches on damaged or moderately irritated skin.
- Make sure you attach the patch properly. It may take 20 or 30 seconds to make all the adhesive stick firmly in place.
- Wash your hands after attaching the patch.
- Koyo is used only for single use unless there is an instruction that does say otherwise.
- If you experience skin irritation from the adhesive, attach the next patch to another area. But you should consult a doctor first for further treatment.
- If you want to remove the patch, fold the patch so that the adhesive ends stick together. Then wash the patch area with soap and water.
