Deep Relief Actiflex Patch is a drug-free cooling hydrogel patch made by Mentholatum, sold as a pack of 4. The patch contains water, and as the water evaporates on the skin it provides cooling, soothing relief. It is flexible enough to fit joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle and wrist, and the manufacturer says it soothes for up to 12 hours, so it can be worn all day or all night.

Key Features

• Cooling hydrogel patch: The patch contains water, and cooling comes from that water evaporating on the skin. The skin may feel cool on application.
• Drug free: The manufacturer describes it as non-medicinal and a complementary therapy, so it contains no medicine.
• Soothes for up to 12 hours: The manufacturer says it can be worn all day or all night.
• Flexible fit for joints: It can be applied directly to most joint areas, including the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, neck and elbow.
• Contains hyaluronic acid and Green Lipped Mussel extract: The ingredients include sodium hyaluronate and Green Lipped Mussel extract, as well as menthol and aloe barbadensis extract.

Can I wear Deep Relief Actiflex Patch in bed?

Yes. The manufacturer says the patch soothes for up to 12 hours, which makes it suitable to wear while sleeping.

Can I use it with oral painkillers?

The manufacturer says the patch is non-medicinal and drug free, so it can be used as a complementary therapy. It does not contain a painkiller itself.

Where can I apply the patch?

Apply it to clean, dry skin directly over the area you want to treat. It is flexible and fits most joint areas, including the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle, wrist and neck.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Talc, Polyvinyl alcohol, PVP, Cellulose gum, Ricinus Communis Seed oil, Menthol, Tartaric acid, PEG-20 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Aluminum Glycinate, Green Lipped Mussel Extract, BHT, Tocopherol acetate, Methylparaben, Aloe Barbadensis extract.

1. Apply only to clean, dry skin.
2. Remove the protective paper from one plaster.
3. Open a pouch, remove the patch and attach the cotton side of the patch to the adhesive side of the plaster.
4. Remove the transparent protective film from the patch and apply it to the area you want to treat.
5. Remove the remaining side strip of protective paper and secure the plaster edges onto the skin.

Each patch can be used only once, so discard it after use. Do not freeze or refrigerate the patches.

The following precautions apply:

• Do not apply to broken, infected, inflamed or irritated skin.
• Do not use if you have eczema or other skin problems.
• Do not use if you have an allergy to any of the ingredients, which include Green Lipped Mussel extract.
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or before using on young children.
• Stop using the patch if skin irritation occurs.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.