"Menalind" is a line of products designed to care for the skin of people with complete or partial immobility. You can buy this product at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. The tool can be combined with other medications for the care and treatment of the patient's skin. In the article, we will consider what Menalind foam is, what is the composition of the product and how it is used.
Description
These products are manufactured by the well-established German company "Paul Hartmann", the specifics of the enterprise are medical products.
The line includes water-free cleansing foam, shampoo, specially formulated wet wipes, cream, oil and body lotions.
Cleansing foam "Menalind" does not require rinsing (the procedure is especially problematic when caring for bedridden patients). The product combines caring, cleansing and protective properties.
Composition
The product includes the followingingredients:
- Panthenol. Gently cleanses sensitive skin, effectively eliminates unpleasant odors.
- Lactic acid. It has a moisturizing and cleansing effect, exfoliates dead skin particles, whitens.
- Creatine. Has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Cetyl alcohol. Softens even severely rough skin.
Excipients such as rosemary extract, almond oil, vitamin E complement the action of the active ingredients to achieve the best result.
Protective foam "Menalind" is sold in an aerosol can. Its use is recommended when continuous patient care cannot be provided. After application, its protective properties are preserved for six hours. The active ingredients (aloe, panthenol, allantois) in the composition of the product have a wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect. The foam forms a protective barrier on the genitals and legs from the corrosive effects of urine and feces, which is especially true if the patient suffers from incontinence.
Positive properties
Among all the positive properties of Menalind pressure ulcer foam, it is especially worth highlighting:
- Ability to apply to the treatment of affected skin areas for patients of all ages.
- Prophylactic action against rotting in only emerging bedsores.
- The ability to quickly heal small ulcers and wounds on the skin.
- Normalization of sweating.
- Anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.
- Powerful action against foul odor from festering wounds.
- Ability to prevent itching and irritation after prolonged skin contact with urine and feces.
- Antiallergenic action.
- Light texture that absorbs quickly.
Indications and contraindications
Among the contraindications to the use of Menalind Professional foam, only individual intolerance to one of the above substances can be noted.
The remedy is so gentle that it is allowed even during the period of bearing a child and during lactation. However, please consult your he althcare professional before use.
All medicines from the series are intended for external use. The main purpose of their use is:
- gentle and safe skin cleansing;
- protection of bedsores, ulcers and other skin wounds from infection penetration;
- moisturizing dry bedsores;
- nutrition of the skin.
Each product in the line is designed with the specific needs of the patient in mind:
- Menalind Cleansing Foam (400 ml) is specially designed for the care of bedsores, ulcers, abscesses and cracks on dry skin. It refreshes, cleanses and protects the skin from the negative effects of feces, bacteria and reduces inflammation.
- Wet wipes make cleaning easierbedsores. Chamomile extract provides antiseptic action. Wipes help to gently cleanse the skin and remove dead particles of the epithelium, thereby protecting wounds from suppuration.
- Cream "Menalind" with zinc is suitable for daily use, including on intimate areas of the skin. It creates an invisible film that reduces sensitivity when rubbing against bedding and prevents bedsores. In addition, the cream dries and heals wounds, prevents the penetration of microbes for six hours of active action. The product is approved for use on children's skin, it creates a barrier that prevents the formation of diaper rash and prickly heat.
How to use ruler products?
Menalind Foam with a cleansing effect is applied to dirty skin from a distance of 20-30 cm and left for two minutes to activate. Then gently wipe with paper napkins or a towel made of natural fabric.
Moisturizing or washing lotion is dissolved in a bath or in a basin of water, which will wash the patient. The correct ratio is 1 cap per 3 liters of water.
The cream is applied in a thin layer on the patient's skin after cleansing procedures. The skin needs to be dry. For bedsores or areas with very dry skin, apply a thicker layer of cream.
Protective foam "Menalind" (instruction is in the box), unlike cleansing foam, is applied from a short distance to cleansed skin. Then it is gently rubbed over the entire treated surface of the body and leftsoak in. After this, the patient can be dressed.
Oil, as well as cream, is applied after bathing or rubbing with napkins. Unlike cream, it is rubbed in with gentle circular motions and left until completely absorbed.
Shampoo is poured into the hand and distributed through the hair, then lathered well, while massaging the head, and washed off.
Side effects
Medications from the Menalind series rarely cause side effects, as a rule, this is due to individual intolerance to one of the active or auxiliary components.
In exceptional cases, rashes, irritation, peeling or redness may appear on the skin. When the drug is discontinued, the symptoms of allergy disappear. In these cases, symptomatic treatment can also be applied.
Analogues
Means of this series attract buyers not only for their effectiveness, but also for their cost. If we take into account the manufacturing technology and natural ingredients in the composition of the product, then the price-quality ratio is fully justified.
However, some prefer cheaper similar products. Also, the reason that forces you to look for a replacement for the Menalind cleansing foam (400 ml) may be an allergic reaction. In this case, almost all medications for the care of damaged skin are considered analogues.
The main ones are:
- Levomekol;
- "Panthenol";
- "Bepanten";
- "Rescuer";
- zinc ointment.
An ointment or cream substitute should repeat the same actions as accurately as possible and produce the same effect as the products in question from the line. Experts recommend giving preference to natural ingredients in the preparations, such as St. John's wort, chamomile, sage and others.
Reviews
People who have used Menalind foam note the ease of use, pleasant smell and excellent cleansing properties of this product. It is often used in the care of bedridden patients, including children.
Also, the reviews say that the funds of the series are very helpful when, due to some reasons (weight, pain, etc.), it is not possible to carry out regular water procedures.
The patients themselves claim that with regular use, the number of purulent ulcers and wounds decreases, as a result, pain is relieved. Most people report that protective foam, creams, and oils relieve dryness and tightness of the skin at the lesion.
According to parents with small children, cleansing and protective foam are indispensable on long trips. It is not always possible to wash the child, in this case such a tool comes to the rescue. Moms say that protective foam prevents diaper rash, which is especially true in hot weather.
