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Packaging Type
Bottle
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Shelf Life
24 Months
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Brand Name
Hollister
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Type
Adapt Powder
This powder is used to absorb moisture from broken skin around the stoma, which allows for better barrier adhesion to help protect the skin. Broken or irritated skin should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. FeaturesConvenient puff bottleViewing window on side of bottleNon sterileNot made with natural rubber latex General Information Use to absorb moisture from broken skin around the stoma which may help allow the skin barrier to adhere better Apply powder after the skin has been washed and thoroughly dried Broken or irritated skin around your stoma is usually caused by one of these problems:* Leakage of discharge onto the skin Improperly sized skin barrier opening (too large, too small, wrong shape) Sensitivity to one of the products used on the skin Removing the skin barrier incorrectly or too frequently, which can tear the upper layer of skin Using Adapt Stoma Powder 1. Wash and dry your skin thoroughly. 2. Apply a small amount of Adapt stoma powder to the irritated open skin area (Figure 1). Reapply if needed to coat the irritated area. 3. Gently brush away excess powder using your hand or a soft tissue. The powder should stick only to the raw area and not be left on dry intact skin. 4. Apply your ostomy pouching system as usual.