Stoma management support
Useful information for managing your stoma

If you have a stoma, you may sometimes find you experience problems such as skin irritation or leaking.
This is very common with up to 85% of ostomates experiencing some of these common problems.
This could be a result of your appliance technique or the bag not suiting your needs. Other times, a stoma management product can help resolve the problem. There are a number of types of stoma management products available which include:
Medical adhesive removers: these help to reduce the pain associated with the removal of stoma bag adhesives. Some medical adhesive removers, such as our LiftPlus® 360 Citrus, also are a combined adhesive remover and deodorant in one.
For more information on Opus Healthcare medical adhesive removers:
LiftPlus® 360
LiftPlus® 360 Citrus
LiftPlus®
LiftPlus® Citrus
Deodorants: help to neutralise or mask odours.
For more information on Opus Healthcare deodorants:
NaturCare® IPD – In-pouch Deodorant Powder
NaturCare® (Unscented)
NaturCare® Fragrant (Perfumed)
NaturCare® Zest (Citrus)
NaturCare® Breeze (Mint)
Solidifying agents: solidifies any liquid within the bag to a gel consistency, helping to reduce leakages, noise and odours.
For more information on Opus Healthcare solidifying agents:
Barrier films and creams: provide a barrier to help protect and/or moisturise the skin.
For more information on Opus Healthcare barrier films and creams:
Lubricating gels: lubricates the bag walls and helps prevent static problems such as pancaking.
For more information on Opus Healthcare lubricating gels:
Stoma bridges: are placed within the stoma bag to prevent the front and back of the bag sticking together (called pancaking).
For more information on Opus Healthcare stoma bridges: