Smith & Nephew Cica-Care Scar Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm 1 Pack

Product Description:

Cica Care is a self-adhesive silicone gel sheet that is medically proven to be up to 90% effective in the improvement of red, dark or raised scars. It has already been used by the medical profession to treat over one million people worldwide.
Cica-Care is durable, comfortable and re-usable, ideal for day and night use. It is also safe to use on children and adults making it suitable for the whole family. Cica-Care can even be used on scars up to 20 years old.

Within 2-4 months, scars you thought were permanent can be treated and their appearance improved – permanently.

Directions:

• Wash your hands before use and then gently clean the scar and surrounding skin. Thoroughly dry the area before applying.
• Peel the lid from the tray containing and remove the gel sheet.
• With a pair of scissors, cut the sheet to the size of the scar – allowing a little overlap all the way round. Store the remaining gel sheet in a dry place, like the tray the gel came in.
• Remove the printed plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive.
• Apply Cica-Care, adhesive side down, to the scarred area without stretching the strip. If your scar is in an awkward position you may wish to use a light bandage or tape to keep Cica-Care in position. Do not hold the gel sheet too tightly to the skin as this may cause irritation of the scar and surrounding area.
• Cica-Care should be applied to the scar for 4 hours on the first two days of use. The application time should then be increased by 2 hours a day to enable your skin to get used to the gel strip.
• Clean Cica-Care twice daily with a mild soap. Once you’ve cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well.
• Dry the Cica-Care strip with a non-fluffy towel before re-applying. Ensure the scar and surrounding area is washed too.

Warnings:

Cica-Care is contra-indicated for patients with complicating medical factors which would deem them unable to use the dressing as per instructions and in patients with dermatological conditions which disrupt the integrity of the skin in areas of coverage.

• Do not use on open or infected wounds.
• Do not use on skin currently affected by acne.
• Follow instructions for use carefully.
• Do not use unless skin surrounding the scar or closed wound is normal.
• Do not use with ointments or creams under the gel sheet.
• In some patients a rash has been observed on the scar and surrounding skin. Should a rash occur, reduce Cica-Care therapy time to 12 hours on, 12 hours off. If the rash persists discontinue use and consult your physician or medical advisor.
• On surgical incisions, use Cica-Care only after sutures have been removed.

Always read the label, use only as directed. This medicine may not be right for you. If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

Ingredients:

Cica-Care gel sheet is a soft, self-adhesive, semi-occlusive sheet made from medical grade silicone reinforced with a silicone membrane backing.