Q. How often should I use it? A. It is recommended to use 1 to 2 patches per foot for 3 consecutive days. Then use 1 patch per foot as needed. Q. What does Neru mean? A. Neru is short for ?Netterumani? which means while sleeping in Japanese language. Since you use the patches while you are sleeping, hence the name Neru. Q. Will I experience any side effects? A. We have not received user complaints of any inverse side effects. The sticker is hypo allergenic, but in the case the sticker does cause irritation, stop use immediately and consult your physician. Q. How long should it be applied for? A. It should be applied for a minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 12 hours. It should be applied before bedtime and used during sleep and taken off when you wake up. Remove patches near sink area. Q. Why is the patch and my foot sticky? A. The stickiness is the uric acid, urea, and other toxins that the patch has absorbed to relieve foot and leg pain. Q. What are the ingredients A. Tree Vinegar, Tourmaline, Agarigus Mushroom, Menthol, and Starch Q. Where do I find Neru Patch for Foot and Leg Discomfort. A. Check your local drug or grocery store in the foot care aisle. You can also visit our online store. Q. Why are the patches not changing color or becoming wet? A. This means that your feet don뭪 are not holding enough toxins for the patch to pull out. Since your body constantly intakes toxins if you wait a week you will start to see discoloration again. Q. The patches keep falling off during my sleep A. If you are a rough sleeper you might want to try adding medical tape or wearing socks to bed. Q. Can children use the patches? A. It is not recommended for use of children under the age of 5 years old. Q. Is it safe to use during pregnancy? A. It is not recommended for pregnant women, please consult physician before using. Q. How is it Neru pronounced? A. Neru is pronounced ( neh-ROO) Q. What makes Neru Foot and Leg Patch unique from other foot products? A. Other foot products target the symptom and not the root cause of foot and leg pain. Where as Neru finds the root cause. Q. Can I use Neru Foot and Leg Patch if it has been expired? A. Use of Neru Foot and Leg Patch after the product has expired is not recommended. The expiration printed on the bottom of the package and the bottle itself represents the shelf life of the product from the date of manufacture. Q. Can I use on open wounds? A. Neru Foot and Leg Patch should never be placed on open wounds or broken skin. Q. Can I wear the patches during the day time? A. Yes you can BUT, you might not be comfortable. The patches are designed to be applied at night during your sleeping time. When used during sleep this will optimize the patches full potential. Q. Why is the patch used at night? A. When we sleep our body is resting and at that time your body is trying to repair itself from all the stress you put on it during the day. When you are in that relaxed state the patches will be more effective.