FAQs

Why do the patches weigh less than the listed ingredients?

Nanotechnology is used to deliver a therapeutic dose at a fraction of the weight. You can read more on nanotech here.

Where is the best place to put vitamin patches?

Where ever is most comfortable for you, with little to no hair and where they won?t rub off. Shoulder, upper arm, inner lower arm, thighs, stomach? Always use on clean, lotion free skin. It is recommended to vary placement position regularly.

How long should I wear the patches for?

It is advised to wear the patches for approximately 8 hours. Those with sensitive skin may experience mild irritation if worn for longer.

When is the best time of day to wear vitamin patches?

You can wear vitamin patches at any time of the day, whenever suits you. Put them on in the morning when you?re getting ready, or at night when you go to bed. They should be worn for approximately 8 hours. Please note that the B12 and Endurance Max patches should not be worn at night as they?re too stimulating.

Can I wear more than 1 patch at a time?

Multiple patches can be worn at the same time. Many wear 3-5 different patches a day. Please check the resulting total dose of vitamins A and D are not excessive.

How long do the patches last, what is their shelf life?

The patches have a shelf life of around 2 years. You can find the expiration date on the inner plastic packaging.

How should I store the patches?

The patches are best stored away from; heat, sunlight and moisture.

What is the patch adhesive made of?

The patch adhesive is made of an acrylic polymer. It has been independently tested to be non-irritating and non-sensitising.

The patches have left some adhesive on my skin, how do I get it off?

Sometimes adhesive can be left behind. In the unlikely event that soap doesn’t remove it, please try baby oil, or rubbing alcohol.

What are vitamin patches?

Vitamin patches are an alternative to oral vitamins and supplements. Instead of swallowing a pill, you stick a small patch on your skin. The vitamins are delivered into your blood stream via the skin. They are used daily and should be worn for a minimum of 8 hours.

Are vitamin patches better than pills?

Vitamin patches are easier to use and also easier to remember than pills. Simply stick them to your skin when you’re getting ready in the morning, or at night before bed.

They use the skin to deliver the nutrients into the bloodstream, whereas pills deliver nutrients via the gut and liver. This means less nutrients reach the bloodstream as they’re broken down in the gut and liver. This is known as the first pass effect, read more about it here.

Patches also deliver nutrients slowly, instead of in one large dose. It is easier for our bodies to utilise vitamins if they?re delivered slowly. This is very important for water soluble vitamins such as Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C, as larger doses are easily excreted in urine.

Are vitamin patches effective, how good are they?

They are! Please see the reviews of our happy customers, some of whom have had blood testing to prove effectiveness.

Our vitamin patches have been formulated by Doctors and many others endorse them. We have a number of Doctors here in the UK who now recommend them to their patients as they?ve seen such good results in their blood work.

Topical delivery is tried and tested, think of; HRT patches, steroid creams, nicotine patches and there are numerous other pharmaceuticals that are delivered topically rather than orally.

Our customers keep on coming back for more as they can see and feel the difference. This is often confirmed via blood testing.

Do vitamin patches use liposomal technology?

Vitamin patches do not use liposmal technology which is traditionally used in oral supplements.

Patches use technology for transdermal (through the skin) delivery.

Are vitamin patches suitable and effective for bariatric patients?

They are! Please see the reviews of our happy customers, some of whom have had blood testing to prove effectiveness.

Our products are suitable and effective for bariatric and gastric sleeve patients. They bypass the need for absorption via the gut by delivering nutrients via the skin instead.

Our vitamin patches have been formulated by Doctors and many others endorse them. We have a number of Doctors here in the UK who now recommend them to their patients as they?ve seen such good results in their blood work.

Topical delivery is tried and tested, think of; HRT patches, steroid creams, nicotine patches and there are numerous other pharmaceuticals that are delivered topically rather than orally.

Our customers keep on coming back for more as they can see and feel the difference. This is often confirmed via blood testing.

Are there vitamin patches for weight loss?

Yes, we have a number of products that are designed for weight loss, please visit the category here.

What vitamin patches for energy do you have?

We have a number of patches for energy, please see our energy category here.

What vitamin patches with iron do you have?

Products designed for iron intake can be found on the Iron Vitamin Patches category.

What vitamin patches for autism do you have?

The PatchMD Focus Plus and Patch Aid Focus & Clatiry patches have been found by some of our customers to help with autism.

What vitamin patches for ADHD and ADD do you have?

The PatchMD Focus Plus and Patch Aid Focus & Clatiry patches have been found by some of our customers to help with ADHD and ADD.

What vitamin patches for drinking do you have?

The PatchMD Hangover Plus and Patch Aid Hangover Plus patches are ideal for helping with the negative aftereffects of drinking.

Are vitamin patches safe?

Vitamin patches are very safe, they?re the same as taking an oral supplement. If you have concerns however about a particular condition, you should always consult with your doctor.

Our patches are made using 3M medical grade, hypoallergenic tape, so they’re safe to use on even the most sensitive of skins.

Are vitamin patches safe to use when pregnant or breastfeeding?

Using a vitamin patch when pregnant or breastfeeding is the same as taking an oral supplement. However you should always consult with your doctor or medical professional before taking any supplement when pregnant.

Are vitamin patches safe for children to use?

It is recommended children can start using patches from the age of 12. The Kids Multi Vitamin can be used from age 6. However, you should always be guided by your doctor or practitioner. Younger children can benefit from the patches (they can be cut down in size to deliver a lower dose) but only under professional supervision.

What are vitamin B12 patches and are they effective?

They are! Please see the reviews of our happy customers, some of whom have had blood testing to prove effectiveness.

B12 patches are one of the best ways to boost your levels of B12. As B12 is water soluble, larger doses are easily excreted via the urine, meaning much of the dose is wasted. The slow release delivery of patch technology means your body can easily utilise the B12, resulting in little to no waste.

We have customers who have successfully switched from injecting B12 to using patches instead.

You can find all our B12 products here.

What type of B12 is used in the patches?

Our patches use the Methylcobalamin form of B12.

Are Vitamin D patches effective?

They are! Please see the reviews of our happy customers, some of whom have had blood testing to prove effectiveness.

Our vitamin patches have been formulated by Doctors and many others endorse them. We have a number of Doctors here in the UK who now recommend them to their patients as they?ve seen such good results in their blood work.

Topical delivery is tried and tested, think of; HRT patches, steroid creams, nicotine patches and there are numerous other pharmaceuticals that are delivered topically rather than orally.

Our customers keep on coming back for more as they can see and feel the difference. This is often confirmed via blood testing.

Please see here for PubMed study on this topic.

What is the source of your Omega-3?

PatchMD source their Omega-3 from Pacific and North Atlantic krill.
Patch Aid source their Omega-3 from Algae.

Are vitamin patches vegan?

All PatchMD patches are vegan except – Omega-3 & Kids Multi Vitamin patches (as they contain Omega-3 from krill) and Collagen & Keep Klear patches (as they contain collagen) and D3 patches (as the D3 is derived from lanolin).

All Patch Aid patches are vegan except – Anti Aging, Biotin, Collagen & Clear Skin (as they contain collagen) and Omega 3 (contains krill oil).

None of our products are tested on animals.

Are vitamin patches tested on animals, are they cruelty free?

None of the products are tested on animals.

Do the patches contain GMO ingredients?

Our patches use the highest quality ingredients, none of which are GMO.

Are vitamin patches natural?

Our vitamin patches are all natural. They use a hypoallergenic adhesive and are free from; GMO, latex, lactose, gluten and sugar.

Are vitamin patches kosher?

Some of our customers have asked their rabbi if vitamin patches are kosher. They are (or they don’t have to be), because they are not swallowed.

Are vitamin patches suitable for those with allergies and intolerances?

Our patches are hypoallergenic, they use 3M medical grade tape. The patches are free from; GMO, latex, lactose, gluten and sugar.