Page: Standard Instant Cold Packs – AT HOME

Get soothing cold therapy in a convenient, single-use compress.

Standard cold pack in three sizes

Medline’s Standard Instant Cold Packs help soothe sore muscles and joints, swelling injuries, and more by reducing blood flow to help alleviate associated discomfort. Designed with convenience in mind, these handy single-use cold packs do not require any freezing or refrigeration, so they are easy to take on the go or use at a moment’s notice. To use, simply fold the pack in half, shake it well, cover it with a compress holder or cloth, and apply it to the skin. The pack becomes cold in just seconds, so you can feel start to feel the benefits immediately.

Key Features

  • Activates immediately: Medline Standard Instant Cold Packs do not require freezing before use and become cold within seconds of activation, so you never have to wait for relief
  • Easy to use: Simply fold the pack in half, shake, cover with a compress cover (sold separately here), and apply to the skin
  • Grab-and-go convenience: No-freeze, single-use cold 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.