- Small | 6 in x 12 in (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm) - $3.97
- Large | 10 in x 15 in (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm) - $5.91
Scrip Polar Ice Reusable Cold and Hot Therapy Gel Packs
PRODUCT DETAILS
Scrip Polar Ice packs are reusable hot and cold gel packs made to be used as a cold or warm therapeutic compress. Straight from the freezer, the pack is a long-lasting cold pack; heated in a microwave or in hot water, the same pack becomes a hot pack, so one reusable pack covers both cold and heat therapy. The odorless hydrogel fill stays flexible when frozen, so the pack can be easily contoured to the body instead of sitting stiff against it. The gel's formulation includes a non-toxic, proprietary temperature depressant. Polar Ice comes in two sizes.
Cold and heat do different jobs. Ice decreases pain, swelling, inflammation and muscle spasm or cramping, and is best used after exercise or after an activity that brings on pain; an ice pack suits larger areas such as a swollen knee, a muscle strain or neck and back spasm. Heat relieves pain and spasm and is most useful for warming stiff soft tissues before stretching or exercise, but it may increase swelling and inflammation.
Key Features and Benefits
- Reusable hot and cold gel pack
- Freezes into a long-lasting cold pack
- Heats in a microwave or in hot water for hot pack use
- Stays flexible when frozen and contours to the body
- Odorless hydrogel fill
- Formulation includes a non-toxic, proprietary temperature depressant
- Two sizes
Scrip Polar Ice Reusable Cold and Hot Therapy Gel Packs Chart
| MPN | Size | Dimensions | Sold Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232-0096 | Small | 6 in x 12 in (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm) | 1 pack |
| 232-0097 | Large | 10 in x 15 in (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm) | 1 pack |
How to Use the Scrip Polar Ice Pack
- For cold therapy, freeze the pack for use as a long-lasting cold pack.
- For heat therapy, heat it in a microwave or in hot water for hot pack use.
- Contour the pack to the body; it remains flexible when frozen.
- For cold therapy, hold it in place with a towel or elastic wrap, usually for 20 to 30 minutes a session.
Using Cold and Heat Safely
Prolonged icing can cause frostbite, and ice is not used on an area that is numb. Heat used too long or too hot can cause burns. If the gel contacts the skin or eyes, flush with clean running water. Spilled gel becomes slippery when wet.
