Formulary

17.2.5 Hydrocolloid dressings

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
Without adhesive border
Comfeel Plus

(Hydrocolloid dressings containing carmellose sodium and calcium alginate)

  • Square dressing 10 x 10cm (£2.68), 15 x 15cm (£5.75), 20 x 20cm (£8.29)
  • Rectangular dressing 4 x 6cm (£1.05)

Indications

  • Chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers; and acute wounds, such as superficial burns, superficial partial-thickness burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions

Notes

  1. Change frequency / wear time = every 2-3 days.
DuoDERM Extra Thin 

(Sterile, semi-permeable, thin hydrocolloid dressing)

  • Square dressing 7.5 x 7.5cm (£0.88), 10 x 10cm (£1.45), 15 x 15cm (£3.13)
  • Rectangular dressing 5 x 10cm (£0.84), 9 x 15cm (£1.94), 9 x 25cm (£3.10), 9 x 35cm (£4.33)

Indications

  • Chronic wounds: dry to lightly exuding wounds, e.g. leg ulcers, superficial pressure ulcers
  • Acute wounds: surgical wounds, e.g. postoperative wounds, minor burns, abrasions or lacerations

Notes

  1. May be used as a secondary dressing.
  2. Change frequency / wear time = every 3-7 days.