Questions About Cavilon No Sting for Ostomy Care

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joanmarie
Feb 04, 2014 10:25 pm
I read about this product by 3M "Cavilon" No Sting Barrier Film. I've had my ileostomy since 1990, due to uncontrollable ulcerative colitis. When changing my wafer, I have used Bard Protective Barrier Film, but have had a problem with leakage and having to change the wafer every 2 days, instead of every 7 days. This has only been going on for the past year. What I did like about the Bard product is that it left the skin sticky, when dry, so better for the wafer to adhere to.  Does anyone know if the Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film also leave the skin sticky for better success with the wafer? Thanks so much. joanmarie
Mrs.A
Feb 05, 2014 1:57 pm
Hi Joanmarie,

I never found that my skin was sticky when I use my Cavilon wipes. But my flange/bag sticks on real well and I have not had a problem with itchy skin either when I use them. Maybe you could ask one of the suppliers for a sample to give it a try.
iMacG5

When I found this web site, I didn't think its name had anything to do with actually meeting an ostomate but I later learned there were some folks who did meet and develop relationships. How good is that? That wasn't my intention. I definitely didn't want anyone to meet me. I felt broken and wasn't prepared to express those feelings. I thought it was a place where ostomates wrote about themselves, posed questions, shared thoughts, told jokes and, sometimes, just vented. I thought of it as a community of folks with similar interests and various degrees of experience. Mostly I found some of the most caring, selfless, wise and understanding people I ever imagined. I was so impressed with some of the writings; not because of their literary value but the way in which they addressed such a very complex environment. I read hundreds of exchanges and admired the way folks cared for each other. I became hopeful with my own situation and looked forward to the next day's offerings. Certainly some contributors stood out with their experience or particular skills in addressing some things but it seemed like a total effort with synergistic results. I felt blessed to have found this site. I still do.
Mike

YVRMike
Feb 06, 2014 4:06 pm
Hi Joanmarie,

To answer your question, Cavillon does provide a slightly sticky surface and it definitely does improve the adhesion of the other products you might use. As suggested, get a sample and try it out for yourself before you switch, Cavillon comes as little wipes and also as a spray. Good luck!

Cheers,

Mike