Mepiform

  • Code: 10615

  • Unit: 

Inner

Everyday scar care

Mepiform® is a thin and discreet dressing, designed for the management of both old and new hypertrophic and keloid scars. It can also be used as a prophylactic therapy on closed wounds for prevention of hypertrophic or keloid scarring. With the patented Safetac®technology, it also minimizes pain during dressing changes. 

 

  • Minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes
  • Clinically proven to reduce scarring and reduce scars
  • Conforms well to body contours, no need for extra fixation
  • Can be worn during daily activities and be reapplied
 

How Mepiform works

Self-adherent dressing with Safetac technology for scar care Topical silicone has empirically been shown to have positive impact on hypertrophic scars and keloids. It may take from 3 months up to 1 year to improve an old scar, depending on the condition of the scar tissue. Mepiform should be worn 24 hours a day. It is recommended that Mepiform be removed once daily, e.g. when showering or bathing, for inspection and washing of the skin. For prophylactic treatment, Mepiform shall be used for 2-6 months depending on the condition of the scar. Benefits of Mepiform

  • Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
  • No extra fixation is needed
  • Mepiform is thin, flexible and discreet
  • Can be worn in daily activities
  • Can be reapplied
  • One Mepiform dressing can be used for several day

Areas of use

Mepiform is designed for the management of old and new hypertrophic scars, keloids and closed wounds.

  • Hypertrophic scars
  • Recently closed wounds to help minimize scar formation

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

  1. Ensure wound is fully healed and sutures have been removed.
  2. Mepiform® should be worn 24 hours a day. Remove the dressing daily to inspect and cleanse the area and then reapply. Under normal conditions, the same Mepiform® dressing can be used for 7-14 days or longer.
  3. Choose a dressing size that will allow the dressing to overlap the scar treatment area by at least 1 cm. Mepiform® can be cut to size if required.
  4. For optimum results, Mepiform® should be used for 2-4 months or longer depending on the condition and age of the scar tissue.
  5. Treatment periods will vary. Improvement can usually be seen after 4 weeks of treatment. To ensure maximum effectiveness, Mepiform® should be applied when the scar is newly formed.
Code Description Unit
10615 4cm x 30cm PKT5 Add to quote
10616 5cm x 7.5cm BX5 Add to quote
10617 10cm x 18cm BX5 Add to quote
File Name File Size
mepiform.pdf 1.03 MB Download
USL Wound Management Guide 13.61 MB Download