Incontinence

As many as 1 in 3 people in the UK will suffer from some form of continence problem in their lives*. A common side effect of urinary/faecal incontinence is sore or broken skin, caused by frequent contact with bodily fluids. This uncomfortable and distressing problem can be made worse by traditional barrier creams, which can clog incontinence pads and prevent them from working correctly. 

3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream protects intact skin from bodily fluids and helps to prevent breakdown, whilst moisturising the skin. It is immediately absorbed into the skin, and therefore will not clog incontinence pads. Alternatively, if the skin is already broken and sore, apply 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film, which will protect the skin against bodily fluids for up to 72 hours, and promote skin-healing. Both Cavilon skin care products allow incontinence pads to function correctly, and enable tapes/dressings to stick to the skin.

* (source www.continence-foundation.org.uk)