Menalind is a line of products designed to care for the skin of people with complete or partial immobility. You can buy this product in 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 is Menalind foam, what is the composition of the product and how is it applied.
Description
These products are manufactured by the well-established German company Paul Hartmann, the specifics of the enterprise are medical products.
The range of products includes foam for cleansing the skin without the use of water, shampoo, wet wipes, soaked in a special composition, cream, oil and body lotions.
Menalind Cleansing Foam does not require rinsing (the procedure is especially problematic when caring for bedridden patients). The product combines caring, cleansing and protective properties.
Structure
The composition of the product includes the following components:
- Panthenol. Gently cleanses sensitive skin, effectively eliminates unpleasant odors.
- Lactic acid. It has a moisturizing and cleansing effect, exfoliates dead skin particles, whitens.
- Creatine. It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
- Cetyl alcohol. Softens even heavily roughened skin.
Excipients, such as rosemary extract, almond seed oil, vitamin E, supplement the action of the active ingredients, thereby achieving the best result.
Menalind Protective Foam is sold in an aerosol can. Its use is recommended when continuous patient care cannot be provided. After application, its protective properties are maintained for six hours. The active substances (aloe, panthenol, allantois) in the composition have a wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect. Foam forms a protective barrier on the genitals and legs from the corrosive effects of urine and feces, which is especially important if the patient suffers from incontinence.
Positive properties
Among all the positive properties of the foam from Menalind bedsores, it is especially worth highlighting:
- The ability to apply for the treatment of affected skin for patients of all ages.
- Preventive action against decay in only emerging bedsores.
- The ability to quickly heal minor ulcers and wounds on the skin.
- Normalization of perspiration.
- Anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.
- Powerful action against an unpleasant smell coming from purulent wounds.
- The ability to prevent itching and irritation after prolonged skin contact with urine and feces.
- Antiallergenic effect.
- Light texture that allows the product to absorb 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 tool is so gentle that it is allowed even during the period of gestation and during lactation. Nevertheless, before using it is necessary to consult your doctor.
All therapeutic agents from the series are intended for external use. The main purpose of their use is:
- soft and safe skin cleansing;
- protection of pressure sores, ulcers and other skin wounds from infection;
- moisturizing dry bedsores;
- nutrition of the skin.
Each product in the line is designed to meet the special needs of the patient:
- Menalind Cleansing Foam (400 ml) is specially designed for the care of pressure sores, ulcers, ulcers and cracks on dry skin. It refreshes, cleanses and protects the skin from the negative effects of feces, the growth of bacteria and reduces inflammation.
- Wet wipes facilitate the cleaning of pressure sores. Chamomile extract provides an antiseptic effect. Napkins help to gently cleanse the skin and remove dead particles of the epithelium, thereby protecting the wounds from suppuration.
- Cream "Menalind" with zinc is suitable for daily use, including in intimate areas of the skin. It creates an invisible film that reduces sensitivity when rubbing against bedding and prevents pressure sores. In addition, the cream dries and heals wounds, prevents the penetration of microbes within 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 apply the line?
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 towels or a towel made of natural fabric.
Moisturizing or washing lotion is dissolved in a bath or in a basin with 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 to the patient's skin after cleansing procedures. It is necessary that the skin is dried. A thicker layer of cream is applied to pressure sores or areas with very dry skin.
Protective foam "Menalind" (the instruction is in the box), unlike cleaning, is applied from a short distance to cleansed skin. Then it is gently rubbed over the entire treated surface of the body and allowed to soak. After this patient can be dressed.
Oil, as well as cream, is applied after bathing or wiping with napkins. Unlike cream, it is rubbed with gentle circular movements and left until completely absorbed.
The shampoo is poured into the hand and distributed through the hair, then foamed well, while massaging the head, and washed off.
Side effects
Means from the Menalind series rarely cause side effects, as a rule, this is due to the individual intolerance of 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 signs of allergy disappear. In these cases, symptomatic treatment can also be used.
Analogs
The funds in this series attract customers not only by their effectiveness, but also by their cost. If we take into account the manufacturing technology and natural components in the composition of the products, then the price-quality ratio is fully justified.
Nevertheless, some prefer cheaper similar means. Also, an allergic reaction may be the reason that forces us to look for a replacement for Menalind Cleansing Foam (400 ml). In this case, almost all medicines for the care of damaged skin are considered analogues.
The main ones are:
- Levomekol;
- Panthenol;
- "Bepanten";
- "Rescuer";
- zinc ointment.
An ointment or a cream substitute should repeat the same actions as accurately as possible and produce the same effect as the considered products from the line. Experts recommend giving preference to natural components in the composition of the preparations, such as St. John's wort, chamomile, chamomile, sage and others.
Reviews
People who use 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, reviews say that the series help a lot when, due to some reasons (weight, pain, etc.), regular water procedures are not possible.
Patients themselves claim that with regular use, the number of purulent ulcers and wounds decreases, as a result, pain is relieved. Most people note that protective foam, creams and oil eliminate dryness and tightness of the skin at the lesion sites.
According to the reviews of parents whose families have small children, cleansing and protective foam are indispensable for 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.