McKesson Barrier Paste 2 oz. Tube, Pectin-Based, Protective Skin Barrier

Barrier Paste 2 oz. Tube, Pectin-Based, Protective Skin Barrier

This barrier paste is a pectin-based protective skin barrier for ostomy care. Buyers who need help creating a flatter pouching surface may choose it to fill creases and folds, reduce leakage, and help prevent drainage from breaching the ostomy skin barrier. The 2 oz. tube is easy to squeeze and uses a screw-top lid for convenient application.

Good Fit For

• Ostomy care routines where creases or folds affect barrier fit
• Creating a flatter surface before applying a pouching system
• Setups where leakage reduction is a priority

Key Features

• Pectin-based formula for protective skin barrier support
• Hydrocolloid formulation creates an absorbent barrier on uneven skin surfaces
• Works like a caulk to fill creases and folds for a flatter, more secure fit
• Helps reduce leakage and prevent drainage from breaching the ostomy skin barrier
• May promote extended pouching system wear time
• Easy-to-squeeze 2 oz. tube with screw-top lid for straightforward application

Applications and Usage

• Filling uneven skin surfaces around the stoma area
• Helping improve the fit of an ostomy skin barrier
• Reducing leakage by sealing creases and folds
• Supporting longer wear time for pouching systems

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This paste hardens upon application, which may affect how quickly it should be placed during pouching setup.
• The product is intended to fill creases and folds, so it may be most useful when uneven skin surfaces are affecting barrier fit.
• Latex free construction may matter for facilities and users managing latex sensitivity concerns.

FAQ

• How does this barrier paste help with ostomy pouching? This barrier paste helps fill creases and folds in uneven skin surfaces so the ostomy skin barrier can sit on a flatter surface. That can help reduce leakage and support a more secure fit.
• Can this paste help reduce leakage? Yes. The paste is used like a caulk to help reduce leakage by filling gaps and helping prevent drainage from breaching the ostomy skin barrier.
• What kind of formula does this barrier paste use? This barrier paste uses a pectin-based hydrocolloid formulation that creates an absorbent, protective skin barrier.
• Does the paste harden after it is applied? Yes. The paste hardens upon application, which can support quick, reliable use during ostomy care.
• What is the package format for this product? This item comes in a 2 oz. easy-to-squeeze tube with a screw-top lid.

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