Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number). As with all pain relieving products, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Deep Heat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Step out of your head and into your body: “Light to moderate exercise is a known stress reducer. Brisk walking or pilates can help to relieve musculoskeletal discomfort, including muscle knots,” Jan suggests.

Applying heat to the area has also been clinically proven to help. According to a 2015 study in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, the physiological effects of heat therapy include: Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.As with any heat product, this belt has the potential to cause skin irritation, burns or blisters, particularly to the sensitive skin of the elderly.

Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. DO NOT: • use on the same area for more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period. • use on the face, mucous membranes, wounds, broken skin, bruises or swelling. • use on infants, children or persons unable to remove the belt on their own. • use with other skin medications or heat sources. • bandage over the belt. • cut, massage or fold the belt. • attempt to reheat or microwave. • use whilst asleep or with prolonged pressure against belt. • use if product is punctured or torn. • Do not use on the same area for more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period.No – Deep Heat Patches and Warming Belt are completelyodourlessand provide effective pain relief. Ideal to help get you through the day. Deep Heat Heat Rub, Deep Heat Heat Spray and Deep Heat Max Strength are suitable for rheumatic pain. Consult a doctor before use if you have poor circulation, nerve damage, a skin condition or are pregnant.