Can You Exercise With IontoPatch? Activity, Sweat & Showering Guide
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Can You Exercise With IontoPatch? Activity, Sweat & Showering Guide

by Service, Training and SupportOctober 29, 2025

Can you exercise while wearing IontoPatch? The flexible, self-contained iontophoresis patch is designed to accommodate normal activity, vigorous movement, and weight-bearing exercise. Learn how to prepare the skin, keep the patch secure, handle perspiration and showering, and recognize when it should be removed.

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