Melolin Sterile Dressing 10cm x 10cm 100 Dressings

Melolin Sterile Dressing 10cm x 10cm 100 Dressings

Low-Adherent Absorbent Sterile Dressings for Wound Protection

Melolin Sterile Dressing 10cm x 10cm is a low-adherent absorbent wound dressing from Smith+Nephew. Each dressing has a three-layer construction combining a perforated wound-contact film, an absorbent pad and a hydrophobic backing layer. The shiny film side is placed directly against the wound.

Overview

Melolin is designed as a low-adherent absorbent dressing for wound management.

The dressing consists of three functional layers:

• Low-adherent perforated film wound-contact layer
• Highly absorbent fibre pad
• Hydrophobic outer backing layer

The perforated film is placed directly against the wound. It allows wound fluid to pass through into the absorbent layer while helping minimise adherence of the dressing to the wound surface.

Melolin can be secured using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing-retention bandage.

Quick Highlights

• Sterile wound dressing
• 10cm x 10cm size
• Bulk pack of 100 dressings
• Low-adherent wound-contact surface
• Absorbent central pad
• Three-layer construction
• Perforated polyester film wound-contact layer
• Hydrophobic outer backing
• Shiny film side goes against the wound
• Can be cut to shape when clinically appropriate
• Can be secured with surgical tape or a retention bandage
• From Smith+Nephew
• Suitable for professional and home wound-care settings

Product Facts

Who Is It For

Melolin may be used where a low-adherent absorbent wound dressing is appropriate.

Smith+Nephew describes Melolin for the management of wounds such as:

• Cuts
• Grazes
• Minor burns
• Stitches
• Other wounds where an absorbent low-adherent dressing is appropriate

Serious wounds and burns require appropriate medical assessment.

Key Benefits

• Absorbs wound exudate.
• Low-adherent film helps reduce sticking to the wound.
• Three-layer construction combines wound contact, absorption and an outer backing.
• Allows the skin to breathe.
• Helps protect the wound from dirt.
• Can be cut to shape while retaining its integrity.
• Can be used with suitable secondary fixation products.

Why Choose This Product

Melolin is a well-established Smith+Nephew wound dressing designed to combine absorbency with a low-adherent wound-contact surface.

The perforated film allows exudate to move away from the wound into the absorbent pad, while the outer hydrophobic layer helps provide a practical backing to the dressing.

The 10cm x 10cm format provides useful coverage for a range of wounds, while the bulk pack of 100 is particularly suitable for pharmacies, clinics, healthcare facilities and other settings with regular dressing requirements.

Helpful Product Information

The correct orientation of Melolin is important.

The shiny perforated film side should be placed directly against the wound. The absorbent pad and backing then face away from the wound. Smith+Nephew's application instructions specifically state that the shiny film surface goes directly onto the wound.

Melolin is not self-adhesive. It should be held securely in position with an appropriate surgical tape, dressing-retention bandage or other suitable fixation method.

The dressing can be cut to the required shape where appropriate, with Smith+Nephew reporting that it retains its integrity when cut.

Trust & Pharmacist Advice

Always wash and dry your hands before and after dressing a wound.

Before applying Melolin, gently clean the wound and surrounding skin as appropriate. Remove the sterile dressing from its packaging without unnecessarily touching the wound-contact surface.

Place the shiny film side against the wound and secure the dressing without applying excessive pressure.

Smith+Nephew's consumer instructions recommend changing Melolin daily, or more frequently depending on the condition of the wound. The appropriate frequency can vary according to wound type and the amount of exudate.

Seek medical advice for serious wounds or burns and if increasing redness, swelling, heat, pain, discharge or other signs of infection develop.

Not Suitable For

Melolin may not be appropriate as the sole dressing for every type of wound.

Seek professional advice for:

• Deep wounds
• Heavily bleeding wounds
• Heavily exuding wounds
• Serious burns
• Animal or human bites
• Puncture wounds
• Wounds containing a foreign object
• Infected or potentially infected wounds
• Surgical wounds requiring specific post-operative care
• Wounds that are not healing as expected

People with diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation or impaired wound healing should seek professional advice regarding significant wounds.

How to Use

1. Wash your hands before treating the wound.
2. Gently clean the wound and surrounding skin.
3. Dry the surrounding skin as appropriate.
4. Open the sterile dressing pouch.
5. Remove the Melolin dressing without touching the wound-contact area unnecessarily.
6. Place the shiny perforated film side directly onto the wound.
7. Secure with suitable surgical tape or a dressing-retention bandage.
8. Change the dressing according to the condition of the wound.
9. Wash your hands after completing the dressing change.

Smith+Nephew's consumer guidance recommends changing the dressing daily or more often depending on the wound.

Materials

Melolin has a three-layer construction:

Wound-contact layer:

Low-adherent perforated film designed to be positioned directly against the wound.

Absorbent layer:

Highly absorbent fibre pad designed to absorb wound exudate.

Outer layer:

Hydrophobic backing layer.

This construction allows fluid to pass through the perforated wound-contact layer into the absorbent pad while providing a low-adherent interface with the wound.

Nutritional Information

Not applicable.

Melolin is a sterile wound dressing and not a food, medicine or food supplement.

Warnings

• For external wound-care use only.
• Check that the individual sterile packaging is intact before use.
• Do not use a sterile dressing if its individual packaging is damaged or already open.
• Apply the shiny film side directly to the wound.
• Follow the instructions supplied with the product.
• Keep unused dressings stored according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Seek medical advice for serious wounds and burns.
• Seek advice if redness, pain, swelling or discomfort develops or worsens.
• Seek medical attention if there are signs of infection.
• Do not rely on self-treatment for wounds that are deep, heavily bleeding or failing to heal.
• Check the expiry date before use.

Delivery in Ireland

Order Melolin Sterile Dressing 10cm x 10cm (100) online from Lir Pharmacy for convenient delivery throughout Ireland.

The bulk 100-dressing pack is suitable for professional wound-care environments, clinics, healthcare facilities and other users requiring a larger quantity of sterile low-adherent absorbent dressings.

FAQs

1. What is Melolin Sterile Dressing used for?
Melolin is a low-adherent absorbent wound dressing. Smith+Nephew describes it for the management of wounds including cuts, grazes, minor burns and stitches.

2. Which side of Melolin goes against the wound?
The shiny film side goes directly against the wound. This is the perforated low-adherent wound-contact layer.

3. What are the three layers of a Melolin dressing?
Melolin consists of a low-adherent perforated wound-contact film, a highly absorbent central pad and a hydrophobic outer backing layer.

4. Is Melolin absorbent?
Yes. Melolin contains an absorbent pad designed to receive wound fluid passing through the perforated wound-contact layer. Smith+Nephew specifically describes Melolin as an absorbent dressing.

5. Is Melolin non-adherent?
Melolin is described by Smith+Nephew as a low-adherent wound dressing. Its perforated film provides the wound-contact surface and is designed to minimise adherence while allowing fluid to move into the absorbent pad.

6. Is this Melolin dressing sterile?
Yes. This product is the sterile 10cm x 10cm presentation. Each sterile dressing should only be used if its individual packaging remains intact.

7. How big is each dressing?
Each dressing measures 10cm x 10cm.

8. How many Melolin dressings are in this pack?
This bulk pack contains 100 sterile dressings.

9. Can Melolin be cut to size?
Yes. Smith+Nephew states that Melolin is easy to cut to shape and retains its integrity when cut. When sterility is important, use appropriate clean or aseptic technique.

10. Does Melolin stick to the skin by itself?
No. Melolin is not a self-adhesive dressing. Smith+Nephew advises securing it using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing-retention bandage.

11. How often should a Melolin dressing be changed?
Smith+Nephew's consumer instructions advise changing Melolin daily, or more frequently according to the condition of the wound. For wounds being managed by a healthcare professional, follow the dressing-change schedule they provide.

12. When should I seek medical advice for a wound?
Seek medical attention for serious wounds or burns, uncontrolled bleeding, deep wounds, bites, suspected infection or wounds that are not healing normally. Increasing redness, swelling, pain, warmth or discharge should also be assessed. Smith+Nephew specifically advises seeking medical attention for serious wounds and burns and if redness or discomfort occurs.

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