... it before showering and then put it back on?
My butrans patch gets saturated and falls off after showering..will the patch still work if I remove
Question posted by Bethymoo on 23 Feb 2015
Last updated on 25 September 2021 by Titanium1965
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3 Answers
Titanium1965
25 Sep 2021
My butrans patch falls off frequently and I constantly have to reapply the patch. The solution I use to get the patch to stay put is to apply the patch on my arm or forearm then cover it with a nylon sleeve. I have been using this technique for the past 3 months and it works great. I often apply butrans on my forearm even though this isn't an approved application location. It's an especially useful location for men as there isnt much hair on the underside of our forearms plus the nylon sleeve keeps the patch in place if it falls off.
sara12345
26 Feb 2015
The directions say in bold print, "Patches that fall off should not be re-applied." It says to apply a new one to a different skin area. I wonder why your patches come off after showering. I have worn them for years without any falling off. Do you press on them for 15 seconds after applying them as the directions indicate? Good luck
Lisa01
24 Feb 2015
Not as well and then only if you could get it to stick back on, which is unlikely. They sell covering patches at the pharmacy that you may find helpful instead. Good luck!
Bethymoo
24 Feb 2015
Thank you! Much appreciated advise.. Could I ask if you know what the covering patches are called? or if there's a specific name or brand? :)
Lisa01
24 Feb 2015
To be quite honest, I don't remember. I turned out to be allergic to the patches several years ago and couldn't wear them. If you tell your pharmacist that you're looking for a cover for your patch, they'll know exactly what you're looking for. The patches are actually made to get wet, as in the shower or regular bathing, just not to stand up to prolonged immersion like swimming. You'll be fine as long as you seal the edges so water doesn't get underneath. That's what ruins them. In that case, any medical tape will usually suffice. At least that's what I was told by the people who manufacture Butrans. I hope this helps!
sara12345
26 Feb 2015
To Lisa, if your allergic reaction was that the patches caused a rash and redness, then you could try to put Flonase on your skin first. Let it dry, then apply the patch. I went to 2 specialists who were trying to have me take it by mouth which is tricky with the dose and may have caused irritation to my mouth. Then I got a new neurologist who suggested the Flonase. It worked like a charm for me. Let me know if the redness was your problem. The butrans patches are terrific.
Lisa01
26 Feb 2015
Sara, I appreciate the information, but unfortunately my allergy was to the medication itself.
Lisa
sara12345
26 Feb 2015
Oh, that's a shame. Sorry my comment was of no help to you. :(
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