Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Kliniderm Hydrocolloid
Hydrocolloids Mediq

Kliniderm Hydrocolloid

A sterile, hydroactive, self-adhesive dressing consisting of a polyurethane foam coated with hydrocolloid. Can be used in combination with compression therapy.

Indications

For low exuding chronic and acute wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, burns, donor sites and postoperative wounds. Can also be used as a protective dressing on sites exposed to rubbing and shearing stresses.

Contraindications

Not indicated for ulcers caused by chronic infection, arteriopathy stage IV, bites and third-degree burns

Price

  • 10×10cm, £1.17
  • 15×15cm, £2.43
  • 20×20cm, £4.46

Hydrocolloids

All Hydrocolloids
ActivHeal Hydrocolloid
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrocolloid

Consists of a thin layer of hydrocolloid laminated to a highly breathable film. Contains a mixture of synthetic polymers and hydrophilic powders, with a high moisture vapour transmission rate film backing. Does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

ActivHeal Hydrocolloid Foam Backed
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrocolloid Foam Backed

Consists of a layer of hydrocolloid laminated to a breathable film, and a polyurethane foam backing. Does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Comfeel Plus
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus

Absorbent hydrocolloid dressing with added alginate for absorption, a vapour-permeable film backing and bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

Comfeel Plus Contour
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus Contour

Absorbent hydrocolloid dressing with added alginate for absorption, a vapour-permeable film backing and a bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

Comfeel Plus Transparent
Coloplast

Comfeel Plus Transparent

Absorbent, transparent hydrocolloid dressing with a vapour-permeable film backing and bevelled edge to reduce the risk of rolling edges. Consists of moisture absorbing sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) particles encapsulated in a synthetic, elastic and sticky mass. The top film is a semi-permeable polyurethane film. Mapping grid to aid wound measurement.

DuoDERM Extra Thin
Convatec

DuoDERM Extra Thin

Sterile, thin hydrocolloid dressing. The adhesive layer contains elastomeric polymers which enhance the dressing’s ability to contain wound exudate by forming a cohesive gel.