Melolin Low Adherent Dressing Pads – 5cm x 5cm
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Melolin 5cm x 5cm is a soft, absorbent wound dressing designed to protect minor wounds while helping to minimise adherence to the wound surface. Each sterile dressing features a low-adherent film wound-contact layer and absorbent pad, making Melolin a practical addition to home, workplace and travel first aid supplies.
✔ Low Adherent Wound Contact Layer
✔ Soft And Absorbent Dressing Pad
✔ Sterile And Individually Wrapped
✔ Ideal For Minor Wounds And Injuries
✔ Compact 5cm x 5cm Size
✔ Available In Multiple Pack Sizes
Gentle, Absorbent Protection For Minor Wounds
Melolin is a well-established low-adherent absorbent dressing from Smith+Nephew. Designed to provide comfortable wound protection while absorbing wound fluid, it combines a smooth wound-contact layer with an absorbent central pad.
The 5cm x 5cm size is particularly useful for smaller wounds where a large dressing would be unnecessary. Its compact size makes it a useful choice for keeping in a home first aid kit, workplace first aid supplies, sports bag or travel kit.
Unlike a self-adhesive dressing, Melolin does not have an adhesive border. This gives you flexibility over how the dressing is secured and makes it particularly useful alongside surgical tapes such as Micropore and Transpore or wider fixation products such as Mefix and Hypafix.
Key Benefits
- Low-adherent wound contact: The smooth film layer is designed to sit against the wound while helping to reduce adherence.
- Absorbent: The dressing pad absorbs wound fluid while providing a protective layer over the affected area.
- Soft and comfortable: Its cushioned construction helps protect the wound from everyday knocks and contact.
- Sterile: Each dressing is individually wrapped to keep it sterile until required.
- Useful 5cm x 5cm size: Compact dimensions make it particularly convenient for smaller wounds.
- Flexible fixation: Secure the dressing using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing retention bandage.
Which Pack Size Should I Choose?
Melolin 5cm x 5cm dressings are available in several quantities, allowing you to choose the most suitable pack for your needs.
- Pack of 5: A convenient quantity for a home or travel first aid kit.
- Pack of 10: A useful option if you want additional dressings available for dressing changes or replenishing first aid supplies.
- Pack of 25: Better suited to regular users, sports clubs and larger first aid kits.
- Box of 100: The bulk option for workplaces, healthcare environments and other users requiring larger quantities.
Every dressing is individually wrapped, so unused dressings remain protected in their original packaging until needed.
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
- Wash your hands before and after treating the wound.
- Gently clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin.
- Remove the Melolin dressing from its individual pouch.
- Apply the dressing with the shiny film side directly against the wound.
- Secure the dressing using a suitable surgical tape or dressing retention bandage.
- Change the dressing daily, or more frequently according to the condition of the wound.
Seek medical advice for serious wounds or burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs.
How Do I Keep Melolin In Place?
Melolin does not have its own adhesive border, so it needs to be secured separately. This gives you the freedom to choose the most appropriate type of fixation for the wound and its location.
For gentle, breathable everyday fixation, 3M Micropore White Surgical Tape 2.5cm is a useful choice.
If you prefer transparent, easy-tear surgical tape, choose 3M Transpore Surgical Tape 2.5cm or the wider 3M Transpore Surgical Tape 5cm.
For broader fixation around the 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 5cm x 5cm is a useful general-purpose wound dressing for smaller wounds that require an absorbent, low-adherent covering. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for first aid kits and everyday wound-care supplies.
It is also a useful dressing to keep alongside surgical tape, bandages and other wound-care products, allowing a suitable dressing and fixation method to be selected when required.
Product Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Melolin |
| Manufacturer | Smith+Nephew |
| Product Type | Low Adherent Absorbent Dressing |
| Dressing Size | 5cm x 5cm |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Individually Wrapped | Yes |
| Adhesive | No – Requires Separate Fixation |
| Available Quantities | 5, 10, 25 Or 100 Dressings |
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Melolin Used For?
Melolin is a low-adherent absorbent wound dressing. The 5cm x 5cm size provides a convenient dressing for smaller wounds where an absorbent protective covering is required.
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 and therefore needs to be held in position using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing retention bandage.
Are Melolin Dressings Sterile?
Yes. These Melolin dressings are sterile and individually wrapped. Open the individual dressing only when you are ready to use it.
How Often Should I Change A Melolin Dressing?
Smith+Nephew advises changing the dressing daily, or more often according to the condition of the wound.
What Can I Use To Secure A Melolin Dressing?
Melolin can be secured using surgical tape or a dressing retention bandage. Zoom Health stocks several suitable fixation products, including 3M Micropore, 3M Transpore and Hypafix.
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