Melolin Low Adherent Dressing Pads – 10cm x 10cm

Absorbent Protection For Larger Wound Areas

Melolin is a well-established low-adherent absorbent wound dressing from Smith+Nephew. The dressing combines an absorbent pad with a smooth film wound-contact layer, helping to manage wound fluid while providing comfortable protection.

At 10cm x 10cm, this Melolin dressing provides greater coverage than the smaller 5cm x 5cm version. It is a useful addition to home, workplace, sports and travel first aid supplies where a larger sterile dressing may be required.

Melolin does not have an adhesive border, giving you flexibility over how the dressing is held in place. It can be secured using surgical tape or a suitable dressing retention product.

Key Benefits

• Low-adherent wound contact: Designed to provide wound protection while helping to minimise adherence to the wound surface.
• Absorbent: Helps manage wound fluid while providing a protective dressing over the affected area.
• Breathable: Melolin allows the skin to breathe while the dressing is in place.
• Protective: Helps protect the wound from dirt and everyday contamination.
• Versatile 10cm x 10cm size: Provides useful coverage for wounds requiring a larger dressing.
• Can be cut to shape: Melolin can be cut when required and is designed to retain its integrity after cutting.

Which Pack Size Should I Choose?

Choose the quantity that best suits how frequently you expect to use the dressings:

• Pack of 5: A practical quantity for home and travel first aid kits.
• Pack of 10: Useful for keeping additional dressings available for dressing changes.
• Pack of 20: A better-value option for larger first aid kits and more regular use.
• Pack of 50: A bulk option for workplaces, sports clubs and other users requiring larger quantities.

Each dressing is individually wrapped, allowing unused dressings to remain protected in their original packaging until required.

Which Size Melolin Should I Choose?

The right size depends primarily on the size of the wound and the area that needs covering.

Melolin 5cm x 5cm is the more compact option and is particularly useful for smaller cuts, grazes and wounds.

Melolin 10cm x 10cm provides considerably more coverage and is a useful choice for larger wound areas or where a larger absorbent pad is required.

Whichever size you choose, the dressing should provide adequate coverage of the wound. Seek professional medical advice if you are unsure which dressing is appropriate for a particular wound.

How To Use Melolin

1. Wash your hands before and after treating the wound.
2. Gently clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin.
3. Remove the Melolin dressing from its pouch.
4. Place the dressing over the wound with the shiny film side directly against the wound.
5. Secure the dressing using suitable surgical tape or a dressing retention bandage.
6. Change the dressing daily, or more frequently according to the condition of the wound.

Seek medical advice immediately for serious wounds or burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs.

How Do I Keep Melolin In Place?

Melolin is a non-adhesive dressing and therefore needs to be secured separately. Zoom Health offers several different fixation options depending on the area being dressed and the type of fixation required.

For gentle, breathable everyday fixation, 3M Micropore White Surgical Tape 2.5cm is a useful choice.

For transparent, easy-tear fixation, choose 3M Transpore Surgical Tape 2.5cm or the wider 3M Transpore Surgical Tape 5cm.

For broader fixation around a dressing, Hypafix Self-Adhesive Fixation Tape 5cm x 10m can be cut to the required length and provides flexible wide-area fixation.

Who Is Melolin Suitable For?

Melolin is designed for wound management and can be used for cuts, grazes, minor burns and stitches. The 10cm x 10cm size is particularly useful when greater coverage is required than a small dressing can provide.

Its combination of absorbency, low adherence and flexible fixation makes it a useful general-purpose dressing for home first aid supplies as well as workplace, sports and travel first aid kits.

Product Information

Feature	Details
Brand	Melolin
Manufacturer	Smith+Nephew
Product Type	Low Adherent Absorbent Dressing
Dressing Size	10cm x 10cm
Sterile	Yes
Individually Wrapped	Yes
Adhesive	No – Requires Separate Fixation
Available Quantities	5, 10, 20 Or 50 Dressings

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Melolin 10cm x 10cm Used For?

Melolin is a low-adherent absorbent wound dressing suitable for cuts, grazes, minor burns and stitches. The 10cm x 10cm version provides useful coverage for larger wound areas.

Which Side Of Melolin Goes Against The Wound?

The shiny film side of the Melolin dressing should be placed directly against the wound.

Is Melolin Self-Adhesive?

No. Melolin does not have an adhesive border. Secure it using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing retention bandage.

Can I Cut A Melolin Dressing?

Yes. Smith+Nephew states that Melolin can be cut to shape and is designed to retain its integrity when cut.

What Is The Difference Between Melolin 5cm x 5cm And 10cm x 10cm?

The dressing construction and purpose are the same, but the 10cm x 10cm version provides four times the surface area of a 5cm x 5cm dressing. Choose the size that provides suitable coverage for the wound being dressed.

How Often Should Melolin Be Changed?

Smith+Nephew advises changing Melolin daily, or more frequently according to the condition of the wound.

Why Buy From Zoom Health?

At Zoom Health, we’ve been helping customers find trusted healthcare and wellbeing products since 2008. We carefully select products from leading brands and offer competitive prices, fast UK dispatch and friendly customer service, making it easy to shop with confidence.

Whether you’re looking for everyday health essentials, specialist wellbeing products or trusted pharmacy brands, we’re committed to providing reliable products backed by helpful advice and excellent service.

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