Iontophoresis Notes, Warnings & Contraindications - RA Fischer Co.

Notes, Warnings & Contraindications

Consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your hyperhidrosis. When it comes to iontophoresis, here are some things to know:

If the mineral content of the tap water is low, current flow is reduced, and the desired amperage (10 to 18 milliamps) may not be achieved. A teaspoonful of baking soda added and dissolved in each tray should remedy the problem.
Patients need treatments every 2 to 3 days for 5 to 10 sessions before an effect is observed. Once euhidrosis is achieved the interval between treatments may be stretched out. Some patients need only treat themselves once every 2 to 4 weeks.
Avoid treating patients who are pregnant, have pacemakers or implants, cardiac conditions, electrical sensitivity, or epilepsy.
Do not treat a patient with a metal orthopedic pin, screw or rod. The current may be localized at the metal causing pain.
Not recommended for patients under the age of 6-years-old. Some patients experience irritation along the water line following treatment. Simple 1% hydrocortisone cream is usually sufficient to relieve this.

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Side Effects

Do not use this device on patients with cardiac demand pacemakers, electrically sensitive support systems or implants of any kind.
Do not use this device on cancer patients or patients who are electrically sensitive.
Avoid treatment in areas where sensation is absent or impaired, and do not apply current over damaged or denuded skin or over skin eruptions of any kind.
Possible side effects, or results of overtreatment with Galvanic current include erythema (skin redness), transient vesicles, or bulla (blisters). Discontinue treatment and seek medical aid.
Skin irritation or burns at the areas of electrode contact have been reported with the use of electrical stimulators.
Read some of our reviews to learn from real-life patients’ experiences using our MD-1 and MD-2 iontophoresis devices.

Warnings

Do not apply electrical currents through the cardiac or brain areas, or over the sinus area. Introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause arrhythmias.
Avoid treatment in patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems or epilepsy.
Avoid treatment in areas exhibiting potentially malginant lesions or acute locatized infections or over swollen, broken, or inflamed areas. Do not use over areas exhibiting phlebitis, thrombo phlebitis, or varicose veins, or any conditions which may be stimulated or adversely affected by electrical currents.
Avoid application of current in excess of that which can be safely and comfortably tolerated by the patient. Always treat carefully and observe patient reaction. (As a rule, avoid current intensity greater than .5 – 1.0 milliamperes per square inch of active electrode area.)
Safety of the use of electrical currents during pregnancy has not been established.
The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation has not been established.
Keep this device out of reach of children.

Precautions

For electrical safety, prevent contact between the patient and any metal objects or fixtures during treatment. Avoid personal contact with the electrodes while adjusting panel controls.
Never operate or place the unit where it may become wet or immersed.
Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the application of electrical current. Irritation can usually be reduced by alternate electrode placement or use of lower current levels.
Upon evidence of any malfunction, or if there is any sign or electrode or cord deterioration, discontinue.
Please contact your Treatment Specialist to review your treatment schedule.