Get instant, soothing relief in a single-use hot compress you can place directly on your skin.
Medline’s Instant Hot Packs help soothe soreness by increasing blood flow to relax stiff or achy muscles and joints. Designed with convenience in mind, these handy single-use compresses do not require any heating before use, so they are easy to take on the go or use at a moment’s notice. To use, simply squeeze, knead and apply the pack directly to the skin. The soft, gel-like filling heats evenly to help prevent burns and maintains a consistent temperature while delivering effective, long-lasting heat therapy you can count on.
Key benefits
- Activates immediately: Packs do not require heating before use and become warm within seconds of activation
- Comfortable: Rounded corners help prevent scratching and poking while pack is in use, and the soft, gel-like fill produces consistent, long-lasting heat
- Easy to use: Simply squeeze the pack firmly to activate, knead the gel with your fingers until heat is evenly distributed, and apply the pack directly to the skin
- Grab-and-go convenience: No-prep, single-use hot packs are always ready to take on the go, and they make great additions to first aid kits
How to use Medline Instant Hot and Cold Packs
Compare Medline Instant Hot and Cold Packs
| Cold Therapy Packs | SKU Numbers | Size | Rounded Corners | Activation | Target Temperature | Apply Directly to Skin? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Instant Cold Packs | MDS137020 | 4.75″ x 6.25″ | No | Fold/Shake | 32° F/ 0° C | No – requires cover |
| MDS137000 | 5.75″ x 9″ | No | Fold/Shake | 32° F/ 0° C | No – requires cover | |
| Deluxe Instant Cold Packs | MDS148000 | 5″ x 6″ | No | Fold/Shake | 32° F/ 0° C | Yes |
| MDS148010 | 5″ x 7.5″ | No | Fold/Shake | 32° F/ 0° C | Yes |
| Apply cold therapy to help relieve discomfort and reduce swelling. Do not use cold therapy on stiff joints or muscles or if you have poor circulation. |
| Hot Therapy Packs | SKU Numbers | Size | Rounded Corners | Activation | Target Temperature | Apply Directly to Skin? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Hot Packs | MDS139007 | 6″ x 6″ | Yes | Squeeze/Knead | 110° F/ 43.3° C | Yes |
| MDS139008 | 6″ x 6″ | No | Squeeze/Knead | 110° F/ 43.3° C | Yes | |
| MDS139009 | 6″ x 9″ | Yes | Squeeze/Knead | 110° F/ 43.3° C | Yes |
| Apply heat therapy to loosen stiff or tense joints and muscles. Do not use heat therapy on areas that are bruised or swollen, or if you have a vascular disease. |