🔷 Product Overview
Mepitel® Film is a thin, transparent, breathable soft silicone film dressing designed to help protect fragile skin and secure primary dressings. Its gentle Safetac® soft silicone adhesive minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes while providing reliable adhesion to delicate skin.
The transparent film allows for easy skin inspection without removing the dressing, and the breathable construction helps maintain a healthy skin environment. A paper application frame makes the dressing easier to position and apply accurately.
Mepitel® Film is intended for use by healthcare professionals or by lay persons under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Each box contains 10 sterile dressings.
Available Options
| Size | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 6 × 7 cm | Box of 10 |
| 10 × 25 cm | Box of 10 |
Note: Mepitel® Film is a protective film dressing and is not intended to function as a wound contact layer or absorb wound exudate.
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🔷 Key Features & Benefits
• Thin, transparent soft silicone film dressing
• Gentle Safetac® silicone adhesive
• Breathable construction
• Helps protect fragile skin
• Supports secure fixation of primary dressings
• Transparent for easy skin inspection
• Paper frame for easier application
• Sterile, single use
• Available in 6 × 7 cm and 10 × 25 cm
• Box of 10
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🔷 Specifications
Brand: Mölnlycke
Product Name: Mepitel® Film
Dressing Type: Soft Silicone Film Dressing
Adhesive: Safetac® Soft Silicone
Sterility: Sterile
Single Use: Yes
Breathable: Yes
Transparent: Yes
Available Sizes:
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6 × 7 cm
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10 × 25 cm
Quantity: Box of 10
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🔷 Key Features Breakdown
Gentle Soft Silicone Adhesive
Safetac® technology helps minimize pain and skin trauma during dressing removal, making it suitable for fragile or sensitive skin.
Transparent Film
The clear dressing allows healthcare providers and caregivers to monitor the skin without removing the dressing.
Breathable Protection
The breathable film allows moisture vapor to pass through while helping protect the skin from external contaminants.
Easy Application
An integrated paper frame helps position and apply the dressing smoothly without stretching.
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🔷 Ideal For
• Fragile skin protection
• Securing primary dressings
• Skin protection from friction
• Home healthcare
• Hospital and clinical settings
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🔷 What's in the Box
• 10 × Mepitel® Film Dressings (Selected Size)
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🔷 Who It's For
• Individuals with fragile or delicate skin
• Home healthcare patients
• Caregivers
• Healthcare professionals
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🔷 Directions for Use
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Cleanse the skin according to clinical practice.
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Dry the skin thoroughly.
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Remove the printed protective film.
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Apply the adhesive side to the skin or over a primary dressing without stretching the film.
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Smooth the dressing into place and remove the paper frame.
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Ensure the dressing overlaps dry surrounding skin by:
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1–2 cm for dressings up to 10 × 12 cm
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5 cm for larger dressings
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If the dressing edges begin to curl, carefully trim the loose edges to help extend wear time.
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🔷 Important Information
• Sterile, single-use dressing.
• Do not reuse or re-sterilize.
• Do not use if the sterile package is damaged or opened.
• Not intended as a wound contact layer and does not transfer wound exudate to a secondary dressing.
• Do not use as the primary fixation for IV cannulas, ports, or other medical devices.
• Consult a healthcare professional if signs of infection develop, such as redness, swelling, warmth, or fever.
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🔷 Why You'll Love It
✔ Gentle Safetac® silicone technology
✔ Transparent for easy monitoring
✔ Breathable and comfortable
✔ Easy paper-frame application
✔ Helps protect fragile skin
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🔷 Why Buy from Okotoks HC Pharmacy?
When you shop with us, you're choosing more than a product — you're backed by trusted healthcare expertise.
✔ Award-Winning Local Pharmacy
Proudly serving Southern Alberta since 2009 and voted Gold in the Western Wheel Readers' Choice Awards.
✔ Trusted Wound Care Products
We carry advanced wound dressings, silicone dressings, skin protectants, ostomy supplies, and home healthcare essentials.
✔ Professional Pharmacy Support
Our knowledgeable team can help you choose compatible wound care products for your needs.
✔ Convenient Local Service
Free prescription delivery available throughout Okotoks, High River, DeWinton, and Calgary.
✔ Canadian-Owned Pharmacy
Support a local pharmacy committed to providing quality healthcare products and personalized service.
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🔷 Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mepitel® Film used for?
It is designed to protect fragile skin and secure primary dressings with a gentle soft silicone adhesive.
Can it be applied directly to a wound?
No. Mepitel® Film is not a wound contact layer and is not intended to absorb or transfer wound exudate.
What sizes are available?
It is available in:
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6 × 7 cm
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10 × 25 cm
Can I monitor the skin without removing the dressing?
Yes. The transparent film allows easy visual inspection of the skin beneath.
How many dressings come in a box?
Each box contains 10 sterile, single-use dressings.
