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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can Cefaly be used on children?
Children aged 8 and over can use Cefaly under the supervision of an adult. In children under the age of 8, Cefaly is not formally contra-indicated, however it would be better for the child's paediatrician to get in touch with SXT-Med’s medical department to discuss the details of a usage protocol.


Are there any contraindications?
There are very few contraindications to the use of Cefaly. Cefaly should not be used when driving, or in the following situations:

  1. Recent trauma to the skull or face
  2. Skin conditions / rashes in the area of the forehead where the electrode is placed
  3. Menière’s disease
Can Cefaly be used by pregnant women?
Cefaly can be used by pregnant women without any problems.

Can Cefaly be used by people who have a pacemaker?
Having a pacemaker is not a contraindication to using Cefaly, which has no effect on this type of device.

How much time does it take to increase the intensity to a level of effectiveness?
The more the intensity is increased, the higher the dose and therefore the more effective the treatment. The threshold of effectiveness varies greatly from one individual to another. But generally speaking, once you are used to the system, the intensity should be increased for 6 to 8 minutes in order to step up to the effective zone.

Will the pain disappear immediately after the 20-minute session?
In anterior tension headaches, after a 20-minute session of programme 1, either the pain will disappear or the period of instability will last for a further two hours.