3M™ Cavilon™ Spray, non-irritating skin protection, 28 ml spray bottle

3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Skin Protectant, also known internationally as 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film, protects intact, irritated, and damaged skin from fluids and irritants, for example around insulin pump catheters, CGM sensors, or stomas. The 28 ml spray bottle applies a thin, transparent, alcohol-free protective film without any stinging on the skin. Many people search for it as a non-stinging skin barrier film, and that is exactly what the alcohol-free film provides.

Features and details

• Provides effective protection for up to 72 hours
• Clinically tested efficacy and tolerability
• Cost-effective to use
• Transparent for good assessment of the skin and wound edges
• Alcohol-free and non-stinging, even on irritated and damaged skin
• Hypoallergenic and breathable
• The skin barrier film is flexible and tear-resistant
• Provides a good base for plasters and adhesive dressings
• Forms an ultra-thin, breathable acrylate terpolymer film
• Contents: 28 ml spray bottle
• Reimbursement: An invoice can be submitted to private health insurance together with a private prescription; statutory health insurance funds cannot be billed

Everyday use

Spray 3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Skin Protectant thinly onto clean, dry skin. It dries quickly and provides preventive protection from fluids and irritants such as stool, urine, wound exudate, tracheal secretions, or adhesives, as well as from friction, for example around stomas, wound edges, in cases of incontinence, intertrigo, sensitive skin, and under transparent dressings. The 3M™ Cavilon™ range is also available as a foam applicator in addition to the spray bottle.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant correctly?

The skin should be clean and dry before application. Hold the spray bottle of 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant about 10 to 15 cm from the skin and spray an even, thin layer over the entire area; only respray any missed spot after the first layer has dried.

What do I use 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant for?

According to the manufacturer, 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant protects intact, vulnerable, or damaged skin from urine, stool, and other bodily fluids, from skin injuries caused by medical adhesives, and from friction. In everyday diabetes care, you can apply the film around insulin pump catheters or CGM sensors, for example.

Can I apply 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant to open wounds?

According to the manufacturer, 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant is not intended as the sole covering where a dressing must protect against bacteria, such as with partial- or full-thickness wounds, and it should not be applied to infected areas of skin. Discuss wound care with your diabetes care team.

How long do I have to wait after applying 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant before putting on a plaster?

According to the manufacturer, the film of 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant dries in about 30 seconds. Wait until the area is completely dry before applying anything to it.

Skin barrier film as a spray or wipes: Which is better for me?

That depends on where you need the film: You can apply a spray over a large area without touching the skin, while an individually packaged wipe is easy to take with you and lets you apply the film precisely. 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant is an alcohol-free spray containing 28 ml; the range is also available as a foam applicator.

Can I use 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant on kids?

Yes, according to the manufacturer, 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant is suitable for adults, kids, and infants from one month of age.

Can I get 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant on prescription?

Unfortunately, Zuckerschmuck cannot bill prescriptions from statutory health insurance funds. If you have private health insurance, submit our invoice for 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant together with the private prescription to your health insurance provider.

What does 3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant contain?

3M Cavilon No Sting Skin Protectant is alcohol-free and forms an ultra-thin, breathable acrylate terpolymer film. One spray bottle contains 28 ml.

Goes well with

You can find more products in our skin protection category and among the CGM sensor accessory accessories. Read more about dealing with irritated skin in the guide Help with skin irritation caused by sensors and insulin pump catheters.

From the same range: ABENA Zinc Ointment 20% and Hollister Adapt™ Adhesive Remover Spray. Often bought together: B.Braun Alcohol Wipes for Skin Cleansing Softa® Swabs, pack of 100 pieces.