Bladder, Bowel and Stoma Handbook

The essential guide to product selection

Skin protectors

AproDerm Barrier Cream

Formulated with a dual silicone barrier system consisting of dimethicone and trimethylsiloxysilicate (4%) AproDerm Barrier Cream provides a transparent, long-lasting and breathable protective layer which prevents bodily fluids and irritants from touching the skin thus protecting it from further damage and breakdown, whilst aiding healing. This non-sting barrier cream maintains the skin’s pH as well as moisturising and conditioning it so helping to restore skin integrity. Suitable for use on intact and damaged skin as well as with incontinence pads and adhesive dressings, AproDerm Barrier Cream goes on transparent so you can see the underlying skin healing. This gentle, non-greasy cream resists wash off and can be used to prevent and protect skin damage caused by incontinence, wound exudate, shearing, irritation due to adhesives and leakage at stoma sites as well as nappy rash. Suitable from birth and free from SLS, parabens, metals, alcohol, fragrances and colours, AproDerm Barrier Cream is scientifically formulated to maximise skin coverage so a 1p size amount covers an area of 100cm2. Available on prescription in single-use sachets for discreet, on the go care and as 30g and 100g tubes

AproDerm Barrier Spray

AproDerm Barrier Spray forms a breathable, transparent, protective layer on the skin and with its bag on valve technology, allows a no touch application from any angle, which is ideal for sore skin and difficult to reach areas. It has a non-sting formulation and is alcohol free, SLS free, parabens free and latex free. AproDerm Barrier Spray protects intact, damaged or inflamed skin against irritation and moisture damage associated with incontinence, stoma, adhesives, wounds and shearing, whilst providing an ideal surface for adhesive or pouch adhesion. Now available on prescription

Brava Paste

Paste is used to fill deeper cavities and folds, creating an even skin surface. An even surface allows the base plate to stick securely to the skin. The Brava Strip Paste can absorb moisture and improve the peristomal skin area.

Brava Skin Barrier Cream

Barrier cream is used to protect or soothe irritated skin from output. The cream can help manage sore, dry and irritated skin by providing a barrier and moisturising effect. The barrier is long-lasting and allows tapes and dressing to adhere to make sure that you can wear your appliance.

Brava Skin Barrier Spray

Skin barrier spray provides a protective layer of film on the skin to protect it from output. The Brava Skin Barrier Spray is sting-free and can reduce skin problems associated with body waste and adhesives. It dries within seconds and does not build up residues on the skin, leaving you ready to apply a new adhesive.

Brava Skin Barrier Wipes

Skin barrier wipe provides a protective barrier of film on the skin to protect it from output. The Brava Skin Barrier Wipe is sting-free and can reduce skin problems associated with body waste and adhesives. It dries within seconds and does not build up residues on the skin, leaving you ready to apply a new adhesive. The wipe is practical when travelling because of its size.

Brava Skin Cleanser

The new Brava Skin Cleanser is the convenient way to both clean skin and care for it when changing your appliance. It can be used as a substitute for water to clean the skin and has provitamin B5 added which helps to maintain healthy skin, manage redness and soothe irritated skin

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Provides long-lasting protection from skin damage associated with incontinence. Provides improved moisturisation and barrier protection and is safe to use on broken skin. Perfume and parabens free. No need to remove between applications. Will not interfere with the absorbency of incontinence pads or the adhesion of adhesive tapes and dressings.

Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

An alcohol-free liquid barrier film that dries quickly to form a breathable, transparent coating on the skin. It is designed to protect the skin from urine, faeces and other bodily fluids, adhesives and friction. It can be applied around stoma sites to protect against adhesive damage or treat sore skin without stinging.

CLEANSE

CLEANSE is a moisturising, no-rinse skin cleansing gel for use when washing facilities are not required or unavailable. Tea Tree Oil is widely believed to have antiseptic and antifungal properties. Lavender Oil is a universal healer and will soothe and condition tender skin.

Clinifilm Skin Protective Barrier Film

No-sting, medical grade silicone formula barrier film for the protection of peristomal skin from stoma output, as well as medical adhesives. The spray is free from cold aerosol propellant, meaning no cold sensation on application, and works when held at any angle, even upside down. Available as both spray and wipes.

CliniShield Wipes

For the protection of intact skin that is at risk or likely to be compromised by corrosive bodily fluids (including urine and faeces) and adhesives. Wipes in one size.

Comfeel Barrier Cream

Protects skin exposed to intestinal contents, urine, and pus. Soothes irritated skin, moisturises dry skin, and is water repellent.

Conveen Prep

A protective film designed to protect the skin.

Cutimed Protect Barrier Film

Barrier film to help protect both intact or damaged skin from irritation that may arise from urinary and/or faecal incontinence, digestive and wound fluids, adhesives and shearing forces. Primary barrier against body fluids. To prevent skin maceration or irritation caused by urinary/faecal incontinence, digestive and wound fluids, removal of adhesives, friction and shear. Do not use on infected skin. Use of other barrier ointments, creams or lotions may impair the product's efficacy.

Cutimed Protect Cream

Moisturising barrier cream to protect skin from body fluids. Can be easily and quickly rubbed in without leaving a greasy film. Non-sticky, alcohol and perfume-free. Prevention of maceration or irritation of intact skin caused by urinary and/or faecal incontinence. Prevention of incontinence dermatitis. Do not use on infected skin or if there is a known allergic sensitivity to the ingredients.

Dansac Non-Sting Skin Protector Wipes

Dansac Skin Protector is a silicone based, alcohol-free protective film that helps to protect the skin from stoma output and stoma pouch adhesives. Because it is alcohol-free, it can be applied to peristomal skin without stinging. it also can reduce ‘skin stripping’, which can occur when regularly flanges.

Dansac Soft Paste

When applied to the skin, Dansac Soft Paste acts as a filler for contours, scar tissue or skin folds around a stoma or fistula. It also helps to protect the skin, increases security against leakage and extends weartime of an appliance.

Elisse Sting-Free Silicone Skin Barrier

World's only patented silicone skin barrier with a unique formulation designed to help protect the skin from damage from body waste. It soothes sore, red and itchy skin – lasts longer and doesn’t build up residue on the skin. Does not contain D4, D5 or D6. Available in wipes and spray.

Fludroxycortide Cream

Fludroxycortide Cream (Formerly Haelan Cream) is a fluorinated synthetic moderately potent topical corticosteroid. As with other topical steroids, the therapeutic effect is primarily the result of its anti-inflammatory activities.

GUARD Barrier Cream

GUARD one of the most gentle and highly effective barrier creams available. GUARD forms a protective shield on the skin creating a safe and effective barrier. It moisturises dry skin, conditions healthy skin, soothes damaged skin, protects skin from harmful body fluids, prevents skin damage caused by adhesives, and reduces perspiration from treated skin.

GUARD Barrier Film

GUARD Barrier Film is highly effective in protecting the skin from faecal and urinary effluent, digestive juices and medical adhesives. GUARD Barrier Film aids in the adhesion and removal of flanges, pouches and dressings.

Hollister Skin Gel Protective Dressing Wipes

Prevents the ‘stripping’ effect of adhesive removal. Creates a plastic-like barrier between skin and adhesives, dries quickly and will not interfere with the adhesive’s sticking ability.

iLEX Skin Protectant

Ilex Skin Protectant is a topical skin barrier designed to protect the skin from harmful irritants such as urine and faeces. It has a proven 0.00cm/hour penetration rate and contains no alcohol or latex and is safe and gentle to all skin types. It can be used in conjunction with prescribed topical steroids and antibiotics to help fight infection, and can adhere to moist weeping tissue. It is now available on prescription.

Independence Fusion Applicator

This two-in-one solution provides you with simultaneous adhesion and skin protection in one simple application. It provides a protective layer to the skin and gives extra security for your appliance. It’s ideal for any areas of uneven skin. The hypoallergenic, alcohol-free, non-sting formula comes in a foam applicator for simple, mess-free application.

Independence No-Sting Barrier Film Wipes

Non-sting barrier film providing transparent, long-lasting protection (up to 72h) from moisture-associated skin damage on intact and moderately damaged skin. Indications: Prevention and protection of intact and moderately damaged skin from incontinence, wound exudate, perspiration and/or irritation from adhesive products. Skin protection in skin folds, periwound and around stoma site to protect against stoma leakage and adhesive damage.

Karaya Paste

An easy to use paste that protects skin with Karaya, a natural compound that acts as a natural skin barrier. Karaya Paste shields skin from irritating stomal discharge. This paste also prolongs skin barrier effectiveness, and evens out and fills in skin depressions for a custom contoured fit.

Karaya Powder

For peristomal skin protection provides protection and relief to raw and weeping skin. Featuring Karaya, a natural skin barrier that is particularly good for sensitive skin, this powder protects the skin from irritation. Karaya Powder also provides | a natural bacteriostatic action and helps prevent skin breakdown. Use sparingly to absorb moisture or exudate from skin prior to applying a skin barrier.

LBF Barrier Cream

A barrier cream that protects intact skin that is at risk or likely to be compromised by corrosive bodily fluids (including urine and faeces) or adhesives. The barrier cream is fragrance-free, moisturising, non-greasy, pH balanced and has a 12-hour waterproof formulation. Not manufactured with natural rubber latex.  Once dried it will not affect any adhesion of further appliances.

LBF Sterile Barrier Film Wipes

Sterile healthcare grade silicones provide a quick drying transparent film that protects intact and injured peristomal skin from bodily fluids and adhesive trauma. Provides an ideal surface for pouch adhesion. Alcohol, preservative and fragrance free. Not manufactured with natural rubber latex.

LBF Sterile No-Sting Barrier Film Foam Applicator

For application where precision is required. Sterile healthcare grade silicones provide a quick drying transparent film that protects intact and injured peristomal skin from bodily fluids and adhesive trauma. Provides an ideal surface for pouch adhesion. Alcohol, preservative and fragrance free. Not manufactured with natural rubber latex.

LBF Sterile No-Sting Barrier Film Spray

Sterile healthcare grade silicones provide a quick drying transparent film that protects intact and injured peristomal skin from bodily fluids and adhesive trauma. Bag on valve technology enables no touch application from any angle, ideal for sore skin. Provides an ideal surface for pouch adhesion. Alcohol, preservative and fragrance free. Not manufactured with natural rubber latex

Medi Derma-PRO Skin Protectant Ointment

Resilient, viscous, non-sting ointment that forms a protective waterproof barrier to protect injured and at-risk skin from severe irritation caused by moisture-associated skin damage due to incontinence. Available in a tube.

Medi Derma-S Total Barrier Cream (Non-Sting)

Non-sting barrier cream providing transparent long-lasting protection from moisture-associated skin damage on intact and mildly damaged skin. Moisturises and helps to restore skin integrity Indications: Prevention and protection of intact and mildly damaged skin from incontinence, wound exudate and/or irritation from adhesive products. It can be applied on stoma sites to protect against stoma leakage and adhesive damage.

Medihoney Barrier Cream

Medihoney Barrier cream has the addition of 30% active 100% pure medical-grade Manuka honey. Used to protect skin from moisture damage and helps minimise maceration around peri-wound and pressure areas and in skin folds. Contains no added colour or fragrance, no lanolin, no parabens, no steroids and no mineral oils.

Orabase Paste

For use on skin requiring absorption of moisture and protection from damage. Apply to the area surrounding the stoma if it becomes irritated to prevent further erosion and allow skin to heal.

Platinum with Vitamin E Barrier Cream

Infused with 1% Vitamin E, Barrier Cream provides many skin benefits: Moisturising, Soothing, Replenish and Kind to Skin, to help keep the skin surrounding your stoma healthy.

Platinum with Vitamin E Barrier Film Spray

Infused with 1% Vitamin E, the Barrier Film Spray provides many skin benefits: Moisturising, Soothing, Replenish and Kind to Skin, to help keep the skin surrounding your stoma healthy.

Platinum with Vitamin E Barrier Film Wipes

Infused with 1% Vitamin E, the Barrier Film Wipes provide many skin benefits: Moisturising, Soothing, Replenish and Kind to Skin, to help keep the skin surrounding your stoma healthy.

Protect Plus Non-Sting Barrier Film

Pelican Protect Plus provides optimum skin protection with the benefits of Vitamin E to nourish and moisturise the skin. Designed to safeguard the skin against adhesives, solid and liquid waste and enzymes. Pelican Protect Plus is supplied as an aerosol spray or in a single sachet for discretion and convenience.

Protective Powder

An effective way to absorb excess moisture from the skins stoma perimeter. The protective powder ensures that the skin is in a favourable enough condition to apply the next pouch with proper adhesion

RENEW

RENEW seals moist excoriated skin, secures stoma adhesives to difficult moist skin areas, soothes excoriated skin caused by folliculitis or post shave, reduces trauma of pouch removal on sore skin areas, protects skin and helps prevent pouch leakage.

Salts Aloe Rings

Skin-friendly, thin and flexible hydrocolloid rings to prevent leaks.

Salts Stoma Collar

An innovative stoma collar to provide a leak-proof barrier around the base of the stoma.

Silken Silicone Stoma Gel

Trio Silken Silicone Gel is designed to fill in dips and creases around the stoma to prevent leaks. Silken is an alcohol free gel, which sets using the body’s moisture into a breathable, flexible filler that does not break down. Removes from the skin cleanly and without the need for adhesive removers.

SkinSafe Non-Sting Protective Film

Non-sting protective film is intended to form a barrier between the skin around the stoma and the adhesives incorporated into the flanges and pouches to help prevent skin damage from skin stripping and body fluids.

StoCare Protect Barrier Spray

StoCare Protect Barrier Spray

StoCare Protect Barrier Spray has a gentle non-sting formula which protects the skin by providing a consistent barrier, like a second skin, against irritation from the adhesive or moisture from the stoma. StoCare Protect Spray is available in a 50ml canister, which has airless bag technology, allowing a continuous spray in any direction.

StoCare Protect Barrier Wipes

StoCare Protect Barrier Wipes

StoCare Protect Barrier Wipes provide a protective barrier like 'a second skin' against irritation from the adhesive or moisture from the stoma, whilst allowing optimal adhesion of the medical device. StoCare Protect has a gentle non-sting formula in a soft moist wipe. Each wipe is individually wrapped in a single sachet for convenience and is available in a box of 30 sachets.

Stoma Paste (Welland)

Non-sting, hypoallergenic stoma paste with no alcohol. Paste comes in a soft squeezable tube.

Stomahesive Paste

A barrier paste with adhesive and healing properties; contains alcohol.