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 (£2.66), 15 x 15cm (£5.70), 20 x 20cm (£8.21)
  • Rectangular dressing 4 x 6cm (£1.04)

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 (£0.87), 10 x 10cm (£1.44), 15 x 15cm (£3.11)
  • Rectangular dressing 5 x 10cm (£0.83), 9 x 15cm (£1.93), 9 x 25cm (£3.08), 9 x 35cm (£4.31),

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