3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Features of Cavilon Fragrance Free Moisture Barrier

• Provides Patient Comfort: Moisturizes as it protects skin against incontinence-associated dermatitis
• Long Lasting: Resists wash-off and requires fewer applications than typical moisture barriers, saving time and effort
• Allows Adhesives to Adhere: Vanishes into the skin, allowing tapes and dressings to adhere
• Does not clog briefs or diapers
• Clinically Proven Protection: Offers skin protection and comfort
• Moisturize severely dry skin
• Concentrated, long-lasting protection against incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
• Help prevent breakdown caused by regular exposure to urine and stool
• This moisture barrier cream is compatible with CHG
• Can be used with dressings and tapes

What to buy with 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

• 3M Wound Cleanser
• 3M Transpore Clear Porous Plastic Tape
• 3M Medipore Dress-It Pre-Cut Dressing Cover

How to use Cavilon Barrier Cream?

Step 1: Gather supplies

• A pH-balanced skin cleanser
• 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream
• Soft cloth(s)
• Absorbent product (e.g., brief or pad)
• Gloves

Step 2: Remove the soiled brief or pad

Step 3: Cleanse and dry skin

• Moisten cloth with skin cleanser
• Spray skin with cleanser, then wipe the skin with a moistened cloth to remove soil
• Repeat as needed until the skin is clean. Rinsing is not required for Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser
• For other skin cleansers, rinse if required per cleanser directions
• Dry skin thoroughly. Make sure the skin is clean and dry before going to Step 4

Step 4: Apply cream to skin

• Squeeze a small amount of 3M Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream into the palm or on the fingertips of a gloved hand. Avoid using too much
• Apply Cavilon Barrier Cream to all skin areas exposed to urine or stool. Gently massage the cream into the skin until it disappears.
• Reapply at the first incontinent episode during the day shift, if there are 3 or fewer incontinent episodes per 24 hours
• Reapply at the first incontinent episode at the beginning of each shift, if there are more than 3 incontinent episodes per 24 hours

Step 5: Apply a clean absorbent product

Step 6: Document Care

• Report skin breakdowns such as redness, rash, or ulceration
• Consider the influence of friction or pressure if the area is over a bony prominence

Warnings:

• For external use only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens, symptoms last more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days
• Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns
• Keep out of the reach of children
• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

3M Cavilon Cream User Manuals

• 3M Cavilon Barrier Cream Skin Care Instructions
• 3M Moisture Creams FAQs
• Cavilon Moisture Barriers Sell Sheet