Molnlycke Mepitel

Mepitel® is a gentle, effective wound contact layer using Safetac. The open mesh design enables good transfer of exudate to a secondary dressing and easy delivery of topical treatments.

Mepitel is clinically proven to heal scalds faster and with less pain and cost compared to silversulfadiazine.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

• Skin tears

• Second degree burns

• Radiation skin reactions

• Blistering

• Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)

• Chronic wounds such as venous and arterial ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers

• Granulating wounds, especially painful wounds or wounds with compromised peri-wound area.

• Wounds associated with Pediatrics where management of pain associated with dressing change is a primary consideration.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1. Gently cleanse the wound; dry surrounding skin. Mepitel® will not adhere to a moist surface.

2. Apply Mepitel® directly onto the wound allowing the dressing to overlap onto the surrounding skin by at least 2 cm.

3. Mepitel® has a ‘split protective film backing’. Holding the dressing on the side with the large backing piece, remove the smaller piece and apply, then remove the remaining backing. (Work with ‘wet’ gloves to prevent Mepitel® from sticking to glove material).

4. Apply a cover dressing such as Mesorb® over Mepitel® and fixate in place.

5. Mepitel® can be left in place for up to 14 days depending on wound condition. If required, the absorbent dressing can be changed with Mepitel® left in place.

6. Mepitel® can be cut to size if required.