Product Description
Smith & Nephew 66974940 - MELOLIN 5X 5CM (100/BX)
Melolin Low-Adherent, Absorbent Dressing, 5cm x 5cm Sterile
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.
- Non adherent perforated film which allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue
- Cushions and protects to minimise pain on removal
- Easy to cut to shape, retains its integrity when cut
- Safe in use, inert and non-sensitising
Suitable for post-operative and casualty use including:
- Clean and sutured wounds
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Minor burns
Melolin consists of three layers:
- Low adherent perforated film
- Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
- Hydrophobic backing layer
Benefits
Low 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
Non-sensitising
- Inert and non-sensitising
Delays time to strike through
- Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes
Indications
A low-adherent absorbent dressing used for the management of a wide variety of light to moderately exuding wounds including clean sutured wounds, abrasions, lacerations and 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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