Description
Product Description
Mowell Paraffin Gauze Dressing is a sterile, soft, non-medicated wound dressing impregnated with paraffin. Its low-adherent surface helps minimize sticking to the wound while allowing wound drainage to pass into an absorbent secondary dressing. It can be used with suitable topical antibiotics or antiseptics as directed by a healthcare professional.
Features of Paraffin Gauze Dressing
- Sterile Paraffin Gauze: Soft gauze dressing impregnated with paraffin.
- Low-Adherent: Helps reduce adherence to the wound surface during dressing changes.
- Non-Medicated: Suitable for use with appropriate topical antibiotics or antiseptics.
- Soothing Dressing: Provides a soft protective layer over the wound.
- Allows Drainage: Helps wound exudatepass into a suitable absorbent secondary dressing.
- Easy to Apply: Can be placed directly over the wound using sterile technique.
- Suitable for Secondary Dressing: Can be covered with an appropriate absorbent dressing or bandage.
Dressing Application
- Prepare the Skin: Clean the wound and surrounding area with sterile saline.
- Dry the Surrounding Skin: Gently dry the skin around the wound.
- Select the Size: Choose an appropriately sized dressing.
- Open the Package: Carefully open the sterile package and remove the protective paper using appropriate sterile technique.
- Apply the Dressing: Place the paraffin gauze directly over the wound surface.
- Secure the Dressing: Apply a suitable secondary dressing or bandage to hold the gauze securely in place.
Dressing Changes
- Replace the secondary dressing according to the wound condition and clinical requirements.
- The replacement frequency may range from daily to twice weekly, depending on the wound condition and healthcare professional’s advice.
- If the paraffin gauze adheres to the wound, moisten it with sterile saline before gently removing it.












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