Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Sorbaderm Barrier Cream

Smith+Nephew

Description

Sorbaderm Barrier Cream is a white concentrated cream that provides the skin with protection from body fluids. It also protects dry, chafed, red or irritated skin by moisturising the skin and providing a long-lasting barrier. Use of this cream still allows adhesive products to stick to the skin.

Indications

Barrier Cream is used for prevention of incontinence-associated dermatitis, prevention of skin breakdown linked to incontinence, prevention of skin breakdown linked to bodily fluids, and moisturising of severely dry skin.

Contraindications

Barrier Cream should not be used on infected skin. Barrier Cream should not be used if there is a known allergic sensitivity to the ingredients.

Price

28g tube, £3.37; 92g tube, £6.82; 2g sachets ×20, £6.25

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