Best First Aid / Physical Care Products
I did not receive it – I did not receive it yet but I used it in 2021 for facial scar and showed effect from 1st week of use.
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I wasn’t sure if this would actually work, but I gave it a go because my kids are always outside and getting bitten. To my surprise, it does help.… Read more
I’ve got one on the balcony and another I take to the park with us. It definitely makes a difference, and I like that I don’t have to spray anything on them. Just a simple option that’s been working well for us.
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Worst bandaids designed by Johnson and Johnson. Not only are they too narrow to cover a sore or cut they don’t even stick to your skin. Poorly made and useless for what they intended for. Show details
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Expensive junk – An expensive piece of junk that breaks down. Getting it repsired has taken four months so far. The warranty is practically useless. Avoid this disastrous waste of money.
Best First Aid kits! – Just received our Survival Travel First Aid bundle. Already had the Snake Bite kit. Love that everything has a place and is clearly labelled. I have… Read more
dealt with kids that are packed with stuff but when you're in a first aid situation, it all looks like the same white packages. Survival kits make first aid easier.
Way too noisy. Bought an adapter so I could use same hose and mask from my home machine. Didn’t change the loud air output. Keeps me and my wife awake. Show details
A great oxygen monitor at a great price! – A great oxygen monitor at a great price! I've been using this monitor for a couple of months. The monitor is easy to use, comfortable and reliable.… Read more
The reports are easy to read and navigate.
My only concerns is it would be good to allow an additional vibration to be set for those who want to be woken up BEFORE becoming apnoiec, i.e. at 90%, not 88%.
The other ideal improvements would be streamline the size, and the battery time is only really enough for one full day.
The device is great value.
I saw another patient with one of these hotpods in the ER waiting room, noticing her cuddling it for hours before asking triage staff to reheat it. I… Read more
am so grateful to her, as it has been one of the most useful purchases I ever made, and THE BEST heat pack I have ever used. I use it every night. It soothed me through 4 weeks of recovery with bruised ribs and is now keeping my back and hips warm and pain free, for a more comfortable and better quality sleep. I generally heat it up about 10 or 11pm, and it's still lukewarm at 6 to 7am. It doesn't take long to warm up, though the bubbling noise initially startled me, it quickly allowed me to notice when it was hot enough, as it has an automatic shut off. I purchased my Hotpod at Chemist Warehouse for under $30 and had paid twice that in the past for smelly wheat packs that got damp in the microwave and wet my clothes. The Hotpod is consistent, warm, comforting, and a bargain. The only criticism I could make is that I'd also like a longer one in the range, to cover a larger area across my hips, back, and stomach. Definitely recommend.
It's been super handy. It gives quick and accurate readings, and the display is easy to read even in low light. I like how lightweight and portable… Read more
it is, I can carry it anywhere and use it anytime. It’s a great little device for peace of mind, especially when monitoring my health regularly.
**SCAM** Avoid this company at all costs Avoid this company at all costs! I purchased a tens machine over 3 weeks ago and they sent it via Aramex who… Read more
are a scam courier company that almost always loose or steal the packages. done believe me? google the reviews! so the item has gone missing and I have spent weeks trying to contact CareMax to fix the problem or cancel my order, but they never answer the phone, refuse to call me and keep replying to my emails with what seem to be AI generated responses. they are basically stalling and refusing to process a refund. so far this purchase has turned out to be a nightmare experience and I have lost $165 that I am now trying to get back. Would nor recommend this to anyone!
I have purchased the engraved Medical ID dog tag, this review is only for that product. The tags are not cheap, to have one engraved on both sides… Read more
and shipping was AUS$92. The warranty is three months, a very short time for any warranty. Just over two months in the red alert symbol delaminated and fell off, I couldn’t find any information stating that it’s only plastic and not paint or enamel. I wrote to Universal Medical ID they said that due to being under warranty it would be replaced. The replacement is due …… I haven’t received a date but I have received an order number.
My concern is how often does this happen and what happens if it disintegrates again at 3 months and two days, it’s probable that this is a recurring problem. The product is of good quality and while very expensive I ambivalent about recommending it if the alert identification symbol falls off so soon after purchase. The company is replacing the dog tag at no extra cost to me and that is a good sign of their professionalism.
The company has a good reputation. I’m not saying don’t buy the product, it’s more be aware that the plastic symbol is not as durable as expected.
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My Go-to for Mossie Bites! Mossies love to bite me and my family, and we all find it hard not to scratch the bites. Then we discovered BitePatch!… Read more
They actually work for us all, and stop the urge to scratch, saving us lots of little infected bite sores! We always keep them on hand as we love the outdoors.
Bargain infrared thermometer – Fast and reasonably accurate infrared forehead thermometer at a great price. This model is a new 2024 model compared to the previous discontinued… Read more
model.
Apart from a "personal" setting (for measuring a person's temperature), it does have a "room" setting which allows you to do a spot measurement of a room's temperature which appears reasonably accurate.
A order of 3 pairs MEDIUM knee supports elasticised. Fits perfectly, firm spongy & comforting to knees.. CAMBIVO via amazon extremely easy processing arriving by courier from 3 Australian states away & over 1 week early..10 out of 10-!!!!! Show details
Love It – I was gifted my SURGIPACK Walking Stick from a friend. I absolutely love it,it’s a Pink Pearlised Aluminium Folding and Adjustable Walking Stick.… Read more
It’s easy to fold up with a storage clip,but I don’t fold it. This is my first non-wooden one,I just love the ‘pinkness’ of it. Weight capacity is 110 kilo,I am 64kilo and feel very safe on this stick,on the days that I need a stick I am very confident with my pink stick. The non slip non marking rubber tip is really good. It has five adjustable positions ranging from 84-94cm. The hand grip(also pink) is very comfortable. The holding strap is very handy. I have since seen them in Chemist Warehouse for $26.95. It is made in Taiwan Distributed by Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd. 2 Alma Road Macquarie Park N.S.W.
Coles have outdone themselves with this upgrade, now outdoing rival brands. The bandage section in the centre is a great size as it will cover more… Read more
than a pimple. The darker colour is better, in my opinion, as it is not so bright as the previous colour and seems to be more discreet. I don't normally feel inclined to leave reviews but I jumped straight online as I was so impressed with these.
Stick really well! don’t rub off with my cpap machine, which is a win. Using daily, so I’m also relieved that they’re a bit cheaper too. Need too fill up more words lol
Quick and simple to use – Got this thermometer as a gift from my cousin. Very easy and light to use, just point and press the trigger. The infra red sensor is about 2 cm from… Read more
the opening, so the little one one be able to touch it. There is only 3 buttons to press; Mode, Sound and MEM.
The instruction leaf let is east to follow; just install battery, wait for 10 minutes and then take three readings.
Yes it is simple to use, very light and portable.
Looking for Relief – I purchased this thumb brace after using a Mueller for a week . The Mueller was making my hand ache so I thought I would try a different course of… Read more
action.
My thumb started hurting like crazy after a couple of weeks of using my elliptical trainer.
I put it down to grabbing the handles and the pressure placed on that part of the body. This brace, turned out to actually work. It looks cumbersome, but it provides the support where needed unlike the Mueller which was like fitting into a glove. If you can get over the look of the thing than get one because these glove type supports do nothing in my opinion. As far as sizing I went for the s/m and it just fits.
Excellent – Silicone scar self adhesive tape has helped lighten my scars and made them flatten out , really love the silicone products for scars , has helped… Read more
soften them up , and they stay on in shower and last about 3 days to a week before needing a change , plus can cut them to size
When shaving quite often using disposable razors you get a nick from the razor and it is usually if you are going to work or out with friends and… Read more
sometimes it's hard to stop. I was a big user when I worked of Styptic Pencils to stop bleeding when shaving but couldn't get them for a long time as no one seems to stock them any more. Then recently I found them again on eBay they come in 2 sizes and I would recommend the Jumbo one lasts a lot longer than the regular size I ordered 3 while I can get them. They work magic on cuts and stop bleeding straight away leave it in for a short time then wipe over with a warm face washer.
Accurate to a Point but expensive – This is the third Oximeter I have reviewed but it was not cheap. I wanted to find out what the ACT does, and does it work, and I wanted Bluetooth.… Read more
The unit comes in a large box with batteries and a lanyard.
I tested this against an OMRON HEM 7600T blood pressure monitor and a Creative medical PC-60F oximeter.
The first thing you notice about the unit is it has a skirt; the idea is to stop stray light entering the unit. it also has a stop/start button, some of the others don't you just stick your finger in it. It also has a soft rubbery feeling to the inside; most others are just hard plastic. When I checked my pulse, I thought there was something wrong, it took about 30 seconds to settle on a measurement my Sp02 level was ok, but my pulse came in at around 42-45 beats. I then checked this against the other machines, and they all agreed with about 2-3 BPM and the SpO2 level was with 1-2 units of each other. I could not see why my pulse was low this morning, I had gone out, walked a bit, drove my car, had some coffee, had no chest pain, was not dizzy, so I printed out the info after taking it a number of times and I will show my doctor next visit. The ACT started out giving me a 2 then it went up to a 3 and then a 4, after retesting a number of times the reading was either 3 or 4 so I guess my artery condition is between the 2. But what I believe is happening is this, it takes a measurement by somehow bouncing light off your artery, but it's hit and miss, Then, it applies some algorithm in a data base, which takes into account your SpO2 level and your pulse, then it spits out a result. The reason I say this is because I saw a variation depending on my pulse reading, this morning it was a 2 I went out, did shopping, took it again, and it was 4. But not so good. I reckon if it had been 5 or 6 I would have passed this info on to my doctor, but I am not sure what you can do when your arteries have hardened and this device, when it comes to the ACT is not that accurate. . The unit is a worthwhile addition to home health care and having an app where you can print out results is a bonus, but paying extra for the ACT is a big no from me.
It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Ate into blister – My son wore these for a few hours at training and they attached and almost ate into the blister. The blister completely deroofed upon removal. I wouldn’t recommend at all Show details
The only bandaid to get for older sensitive skin. Keeps the wound dry and can stay on for days up to a week. It does not tear the skin when pulled off. I had things burnt off my face and they safely healed under these waterproof bandaids. Show details
Pretty average for the price – After I read a huge number or great reviews for this product, I purchased it for my double mastectomy scars. I waited until 4 weeks after the surgery… Read more
when my incisions were fully healed. They hadn't been covered/dressed for 2 weeks and were completely dry with no issues. After one day (10h or so) my wounds were weeping and painful again. It is extremely warm and the nurse when I went back to my surgeon said they had kept too much moisture in.
In all fairness it is 36*C here, but there should be a warning or some further information before people purchase.
For the steep price I paid Im really unhappy, I can't return because my wounds wept on it and I am out of pocket and have been advised by my surgeon not to use it again.
Not reusable, no instructions, but good adhesion and softens my scar. One obviously not enough – From memory, it did not have any instructions. I was under the impression it was a washable and reusable silicon product.
Very hard to set up. I just wanted a thermometer to measure temperature. This one requires a set up etc...I just wanted a thermometer no a computer thing.... not recomended.
Don't waste your money on this crap – This is the absolute worst tape ever made. It does NOT stick to skin. It sticks hard to itself It as soon as you peel it back off the roll it suddenly has lost all stickiness and doesn't stick to anything.
First time I purchased this tape a few years ago, it seemed fine and there were no issues. The second time I bought it was a few of months ago, and… Read more
recently I had to use a small piece on my forehead. It caused allergic dermatitis on my upper eyelid of my left eye. I didn't figure it out straight away, I was sure it was due to the new sunscreen or the formula change in my regular dry shampoo, so I stopped using them just in case. Yesterday I used Nexcare tape again, and now there's allergic dermatitis on my right eye. The tape is clearly the issue here.
I didn't actually realize Nexcare is made by 3M, a large conglomerate that contaminated half of USA with PFAS and supplied PFAS containing foam to Fire Rescue Victoria, which has caused severe health effects for many firefighters, and of course 3M are currently trying to avoid accountability. I'm not implying PFAS might be used in the Nexcare tape, it just shows the ethics of this company. I'm sure there are many other wonderful chemicals 3M don't mind using if it can make their products more appealing.
Thanks for the feedback Dylan. The ScarFX Velcro Wrap has only… Read more