Description
  Melolin* Non Adherent Dressings (Highly Absorbent)

Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film.  The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound.
   
Features

Melolin consists of three layers
1 Non adherent perforated film
2 Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
3 Hydrophobic backing layer

Benefits

  Non adherent perforated film
- Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue.

Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad

Patient Comfort
- Cushions and Protects
- Comfortable and minimises pain on removal

Easy to cut to shape
- Retains its integrity when cut.

Safe in use
- Inert and non-sensitising

Delays time to strike through
- Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing      changes.

Available in Sterile or Bulk Format

Indications

  Melolin is suitable for post-operative and casualty use, in particular for:
- Clean and sutured wounds
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Minor burns
   

Contraindications / Precautions

  Change dressing daily or more often according to the condition of the wound.
Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs.
 

 

 

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