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
- Non-adherent perforated film
- Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
- 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 the strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes.
Indications
- Melolin is suitable for postoperative and casualty use, in particular for:
Clean and sutured wounds
Abrasions and lacerations
Minor burns
10cm x 10cm x 100
