The Function and Correct Usage of Fever Cooling Patch

Author: Kongdy Patch

Date: 05 17，2022

Fever cooling patch is a very common product on the market. Usually, most mothers use it when the baby has a fever. Then we need to understand the function and effect of the Fever cooling patch and the correctness of the cooling gel patch here. Posting method?

01. The role and effect of Fever cooling patch

A gel fever patch is a topical patch with an antipyretic effect. The antipyretic patch is mainly a physical method to reduce fever when children and babies have a fever. The antipyretic patch can be applied to the forehead, armpits, and other parts to increase The heat dissipation function of the human body is suitable for antipyretic treatment when the baby's body temperature is not too high after catching a cold. When you have a fever, apply it to the baby’s forehead. The effect is better. Generally, children whose body temperature is not more than 38.5 degrees do not need to take antipyretics. Since the Fever cooling patch reduces body temperature through physical cooling, it has fewer side effects. The advantage of convenience is especially suitable for babies who cannot tolerate oral antipyretic drugs. The anti-fever patch can be used as an auxiliary cooling method. In addition, when the child has a fever, be sure to drink more water and urinate more. If the fever continues, take the baby to the hospital for related examinations as soon as possible to find out the cause and treat the symptoms.

02. Correct application of Fever cooling patch

A cool fever patch is a physical method of cooling. When children use a fever cooling patch, they must first clean their heads. After they are completely dry, tear off the side of the heat-relieving patch and attach the adhesive side. Go to the child's forehead or the back of the neck and above the acupuncture points on the chest. Most people will stick it on the child's forehead when posting, and be sure to read the instructions carefully when posting. Some Fever cooling patches are not suitable for children under three years of age. Moreover, the antipyretic stickers also have a certain time limit, which can be used for about 8 hours after tearing. If there is no sign of fever after one day of posting, then do not use this method to cool down. And some babies have very delicate skin. If they have skin allergies when they put on the antipyretic patch, don't use this method to reduce the fever. You can get them to take a bath in warm water or go to the hospital for examination in time, and look at the specific causes of the child's illness so that the temperature can be specifically reduced.

03. Precautions when using Fever cooling patch

Fever-reducing cool patches will harm your baby's skin if used improperly. It is recommended to stick the antipyretic stickers for no more than 10 hours. Baby fever cooling gel patch is generally used for babies to reduce fever. A piece of cooling gel patch can usually last for 6-8 hours, but the general cooling gel patch can last for about 10 hours. Because the baby’s skin is delicate and long-term, it may cause fever. Red or skin allergies, so when the baby's body temperature is below 38 degrees, it can be taken off. There will be some side effects and adverse reactions when there are more antipyretic stickers. The biggest hazard is allergies. Because babies’ skin is more delicate and some are more sensitive, skin rashes may occur when using antipyretic stickers. This situation should be stopped immediately. Use Fever cooling patch. If adults use antipyretic stickers, it doesn't matter if the time is longer or shorter, and it will not have much impact on health. But if it is used by the baby, it is necessary to master the time, and it is best not to exceed the time stated in the instructions. Because the baby's skin is delicate, sticking for too long may cause itching and even allergies.

04. Is Fever cooling patch physical cooling?

A Fever-reducing patch is a commonly used physical cooling product, and its main ingredients are polymer gel, biochemical water, and glycerin. Mainly through the vaporization of the water in the gel, the heat of the body surface is absorbed by the heat, so as to achieve the purpose of rapid cooling. The antipyretic patch is a product for external use. Its components have no stimulating effect on the human body, and they will not be absorbed into the human body through the skin and cause various adverse reactions. The effective time of the antipyretic patch is about 6-8 hours. It can be applied to various parts of the body at the same time, such as the patient's forehead, temples, underarms, groin, and left and right common carotid arteries. It can be discarded after use and cannot be reused. . If the body temperature does not drop, it can be reapplied once, usually when the body heats up and the body temperature is 37.3-38.5℃. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, the antipyretic patch will not have much effect, and antipyretic and analgesic drugs should be taken. In addition, the antipyretic patch is only symptomatic treatment and has no therapeutic effect on the cause of fever. If the patient's body temperature continues to not return, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and ask a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.