Skin barrier films are used to protect skin that is at risk of breakdown due to urinary or faecal incontinence.
These products are neither alcohol nor solvent based and therefore will not sting when applied to the skin.
Cream/spray may be applied directly to excoriated or irritated skin. Incontinence pads absorbency is not affected by the use of these creams/sprays.
NB: These creams/sprays should not routinely be used for patients with urinary incontinence if their skin has been kept appropriately moisturised. The prophylactic use of a skin barrier film is not necessary for the majority of patients with urinary incontinence.
Cream needs only to be reapplied after 3 washes or episodes of incontinence. Only a pea size amount should be applied at each application.
Estimated usage: Maximum 1 tube per month. Should not be repeatedly prescribed as it should only be used if the skin needs protecting, not routinely.
| Pack |
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| 28 gram |
Spray needs to be reapplied once every 48 / 72 hours unless incontinence is severe then reapply every 24 hours.
Estimated usage: Maximum 1 tube per month. Should not be repeatedly prescribed as it should only be used if the skin needs protecting, not routinely.
| Pack |
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| 28 ml |
Sorbaderm products (durable barrier cream and film) are reserved for selected patients who experience skin problems. The use of Sorbaderm® is to: Protect skin from body fluids including wound exudate.
• Sorbaderm® Cream should be applied very sparingly (size of a 10 pence coin) after every third episode of incontinence as a preventative on intact skin (N.B. Cream is not no-sting).
• Over application leads to the skin feeling waxy. If waxy skin occurs then do not apply further cream since there is already sufficient present.
• Sorbaderm® Film product is indicated for both intact but primarily for broken irritated skin since it is waterproof.
• Sorbaderm® can be used up to the expiry date on the product once opened therefore no need to discard after 28 days. A 92g tube should be sufficient for 3 months treatment.
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| 92 gram |
| 28 gram |
| Pack |
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| 28 ml |
For use with penile sheaths. The wipes provide a barrier which protects the skin and also aids adhesion, extending the life of the sheath.
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| 30 device |