Elastic Adhesive Bandage

For hygienic reasons, it is recommended that you change Standard First Aid Dressings daily.

It is a commonly held myth about wound care that keeping minor cuts and grazes uncovered helps them to heal faster. The contrary is true! It is proven that covered wounds have a reduced risk of infection and heal more efficiently. Elastoplast plasters are the ultimate addition to your first aid supplies. They provide caring, antibacterial protection until the wounds are completely healed.

We recommend contacting a medical professional under the following circumstances:

• If the wound is deep and causing major bleeding
• If the wound shows signs of infection such as redness, warmth, pain and swelling
• If there are embedded foreign objects in it
• In the case of animal or human bites
• If the wound is in the area of the face

Of course, whenever you have questions or are uncertain it is advisable to get in contact with a medical professional.

You should contact a medical professional if you recognise any signs of infection. This is not only the occurrence of pus but also swelling, redness, heat, pain, itching or burning. In case of infection the wound will need medical care and special medical treatment.

If you have very sensitive skin we recommend using the Elastoplast Sensitive products. These plasters are especially developed for sensitive skin and are very skin friendly and hypoallergenic.

The Elastoplast Aqua Protect Strips as well as the Heavy Duty Waterproof Fabric range are waterproof and will not go off while washing or showering. All Elastoplast Plastic plasters as well as the Junior plasters are water resistant.

An elastic support bandage is a stretchy piece of fabric that provides localised compression and support to almost any muscle or joint structure in the body. They need to be wrapped properly in order to provide adequate support, and are ideal for preventing strains, sprains and other minor injuries.

Elastic support bandages do this by limiting movement that would otherwise strain or overextend muscles and joints.

Bandages like the Elastoplast Elastic Adhesive Support Bandage are sticky on one side, allowing them to be self-securing and giving them extra utility. An elastic adhesive support bandage can be used as an overwrap, joint stabiliser or even to secure wound dressings.