Mepilex® Lite Thin foam dressing sterile, 6 x 8.5 cm, 5 ST

How Mepilex® Lite works 

Mepilex Lite is a highly adaptable dressing that effectively absorbs wound exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. Thanks to Safetac, the wound edges are sealed, preventing exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin and minimising the risk of maceration. Due to the Safetac properties, the dressing can be changed atraumatically and with minimal discomfort.

Features

• Minimises trauma and pain during dressing changes ^1,2
• Conforms well to the body’s contours
• Can be used as skin protection, e.g. for radiation-induced skin damage ^6,7,8 or fragile skin Safetac® coating: adheres gently to intact skin and not to the^{wound 1–4}
• Polyurethane foam: Absorbs exudate, conforms to the body’s contours, structurally stable 
• Polyurethane film: vapour-permeable, water-repellent 
• Proven to reduce pain during dressing changes and minimise skin damage ^1–4 

Benefits of Mepilex® Lite

• Gentle on the wound and the surrounding skin
• Minimises the risk of maceration ³
• Conforms well to the body’s contours
• Ensures a high level of comfort ⁵
• Maintains a moist wound environment
• Can be cut to size

Indications

Mepilex Lite is suitable for a wide range of non-exuding to lightly exuding wounds, such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, partial-thickness burns, radiation-induced skin reactions or epidermolysis bullosa. Mepilex Lite can also be used to protect vulnerable and fragile skin. Mepilex Lite can be used under compression and in combination with gels. 

¹. White R., A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK 2008; Vol 4, No 1. ². Dykes PJ et al. Effects of adhesive dressings on the stratum corneum of the skin. J Wound Care 2001; 10(2):7–10. ³. Dykes PJ. The effect of adhesive dressing edges on cutaneous irritancy and skin barrier function. J Wound Care 2007, 16(3):97–100. ⁴. Zillmer, R., Agren, M.S., Gottrup, F., Karlsmark, T. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. Journal of Wound Care 2006;15(5):187–191. ⁵. Meuleneire, F. Management of diabetic foot ulcers using dressings with Safetac: a review of case studies. Wounds UK. ⁶. Diggelmann KV et al. Mepilex Lite dressings for the management of radiation-induced erythema: a systematic in-patient controlled clinical trial. The British Journal of Radiology, 2010. ⁷. Paterson D. et al. Randomised intra-patient controlled trial of Mepilex Lite dressings versus aqueous cream in managing radiation-induced skin reactions following mastectomy. Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy, 2012. ⁸. Paterson et al. Poster presentation at the 2nd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Geneva, Switzerland, 2013 2008;4(4):16–30.

Dosage form 

Sterile foam dressing 

Directions for use

1. Clean the wound in accordance with standard medical practice and dry the skin surrounding the wound thoroughly. Remove the protective film.
2. Apply the adhesive side to the wound. Do not stretch the dressing. Mepilex Lite should overlap the wound by at least two centimetres.
3. If necessary, secure Mepilex Lite additionally with suitable fixatives, e.g. Tubifast. 

Notes: Depending on the size of the wound, Mepilex Lite should be applied to the area surrounding the wound, extending at least 2 cm beyond the wound edge. The wound should always be monitored for signs of infection. It is essential to consult healthcare professionals and ensure appropriate treatment for infection should signs of infection appear or an infection develop.