LENOFIN PARAFFIN TIN DRESSING

Lenofin Tin

Paraffin Gauze Dressings

Lenofin consists of a leno-weave fabric of cotton or cotton and viscose, which has been impregnated with yellow soft paraffin. The dressing is used as a primary wound contact layer and the paraffin is present to reduce the adherence of the product to the surface of a granulating wound.

Indications

Lenofin is used as a primary wound contact layer in the treatment of burns, ulcers, skin grafts (both donor and receptor sites), and a variety of traumatic injuries.

Contra-Indications

Although there are no absolute contra-indications to the use of Lenofin, if the dressing is placed upon a heavily exuding wound its semi-occlusive nature may cause tissue maceration by preventing the free movement of exudate away from the surface of the wound. This is less likely to occur than if a dressing bearing the higher loading of paraffin were to be used.

Method of use

Lenofin is applied directly to the surface of the wound and covered with an absorbent pad held in place with tape or a bandage, as appropriate.

Frequency of Change

The frequency of dressings changes will depend entirely upon the nature of the wound. If Lenofin is left in position for prolonged periods of time, it can become adherent and cause tissue damage upon removal.

Presentation

Lenofin is presented 20 dressing and 30 dressing in aluminum tin pack, sterilized by Gamma Radiations.

Storage

Lenofin should be stored in a cool place.