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Cica Care Scar Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm
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Cica Care Scar Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm

Supplier: Smith & Nephew NZ, Auckland
Product ID: 2507459
$122.99 NZD
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 Pharmacist advice is required to purchase this product. A pharmacist will review the information that you provide to us and may be in contact via phone or email if they have any follow up questions or if they need to discuss the use of this medicine with you. Please note that we reserve the right to decline supply if the pharmacist assesses that the use of this medicine is not appropriate.

Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet.
If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE PURCHASE AND ONLY USE AS DIRECTED. VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD NOT REPLACE A BALANCED DIET. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES TAKE TIME AND PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE, AND ALSO REQUIRE DIET, EXERCISE AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES. ASK YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR ADVICE.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE.
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, BEFORE PURCHASE. VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS SHOULD NOT REPLACE A BALANCED DIET.
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, BEFORE PURCHASE. SUNSCREEN IS ONLY USED FOR ONE ELEMENT OF PROTECTION.
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, BEFORE PURCHASE. BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR MOST BABIES.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
 

General Information

CICA-CARE is a soft, self-adhesive silicone gel sheet for the treatment
and prevention of scarring 1-3. CICA-CARE is effective in the treatment of
scars up to 30 years old.2-6
The CICA-CARE adhesive gel sheet is simple to apply and can be cut to
size to fit most scars. The silicone membrane and gel combination make
CICA-CARE more durable. It is washable and reusable, each piece can last
up to 28 days.7,8

1 Smith Nephew 2000.An Investigation of the Use of Cica-Care in the Treatment of Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars: A Clinical, Histological and Immunohistochemical Study. Internal Report. STR/ST214/CT9606. 2. Donald L. Comparison of 2 Types of Silicone Gel Sheets. Australian/New Zealand Burns Association(ANZBA). 1995;14:10-11. 3. Quinn KJ. Silicone gel in scar treatment. Burns. 1987;13:S33-S40. 4. Momeni M, Hafezi F, Rahbar H, Karimi H. Effects of silicone gel on burn scars. Burns. 2009;35(1):70-74. 5. Carney SA, Cason CG, Gowar JP, et al. Cica-Care gel sheeting in the management of hypertrophic scarring. Burns. 1994;20(2):163-167. 6. Al-Mandeel MS, Bang RL, Ebrahim MK. Re-appraisal of Cica-Care (Silicone gel sheet) in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Saudi Med J. 1998;19(6):741-745. 7 Smith Nephew 2018.Simulated Wash study to determine if CICA-CARE has the ability to withstand being wetted. Internal Report. U/040/R4. 8. Nikkonen MM, Pitkanen JM, Al-Qattan MM. Problems associated with the use of silicone gel sheeting for hypertrophic scars in the hot climate of Saudi Arabia. Burns. 2001;27(5):498-501.

Warnings

Do not use on open wounds or infected wounds. Do not use on acne affected skin. Do not use with ointments or creams under the gel sheet.

Common Uses

In the management of both existing and new hypertrophic scars and keloids and as a prophylactic therapy on healed wounds to help to prevent hypertrophic scarring and keloids.

Directions

The gel sheet is easy to cut to size8. Each piece is reusable. It can be washed and re-used3,4. When Cica-Care begins to deteriorate or cleaning becomes difficult, it should be replaced3,8.  If needed a light tape such as Primafix Plus or Opsite Flexifix can be used to secure the gel sheet1. Fading and softening of scars can be seen after 2 months of treatment. Best results demonstrated after 6 months of treatment. 100% of scars showed blanching and softening after 6 months of treatment6.

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