| Melolin* Low Adherent Absorbent Dressings
Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and polyester fibre pad with a hydrophobic backing layer 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. |
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| Features |
Melolin consists of three layers
1 Low adherent perforated film
2 Highly absorbent cotton/polyester pad
3 Hydrophobic backing layer | |
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| Benefits |
| Low adherent perforated film
- Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue.
Highly absorbent cotton/polyester 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 |
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| Indications |
| Melolin is suitable for post-operative and casualty use, in particular for light to moderately exuding wounds, including: - Clean and sutured wounds
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Minor burns
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