Our HypaCover Paraffin Gauze Dressing is a high-quality, sterile wound care solution designed to promote healing while ensuring maximum comfort. The dressings are made from a soft, porous fabric impregnated with soothing petrolatum to protect the wound and surrounding skin.
This dressing is a reliable choice for managing a wide range of injuries, regardless of whether it is used for home first aid kits or workplace medical supplies.
Product Features
• Non-adherent & hypoallergenic: Gentle on the skin and suitable for sensitive users.
• Sterile & ready to use: Each dressing is individually wrapped to maintain hygiene and safety.
• Size: 10 x 10cm: supplied in a convenient pack of 10.
The Key Benefits of Paraffin Gauze Dressings
• The gauze won’t stick to the wound, which minimises trauma during dressing changes
• It maintains a moist wound environment to support faster healing
• The paraffin gauze reduces pain and discomfort during removal
• The material allows exudate to drain freely into a secondary dressing
• These dressing have versatile use – suitable for cuts, burns, ulcers, and surgical wounds
• They are easy to handle and apply
How long can paraffin gauze be left on?
Paraffin gauze dressings should typically be changed every 24 to 48 hours, depending on the wound and clinical guidance. Regular changes help ensure the wound remains clean and allows for proper monitoring of the healing process.
What types of wounds is paraffin gauze suitable for?
HypaCover Paraffin Gauze Dressings are versatile and ideal for a variety of wound types, including:
• Minor burns and scalds
• Skin graft sites
• Pressure and leg ulcers
• Post-surgical wounds
• Superficial cuts and abrasions
How to use the HypaCover Paraffin Gauze Dressing:
1) Clean the wound
Gently clean the affected area using a suitable antiseptic or sterile saline solution to remove any debris or bacteria.
2) Open the packaging
Carefully remove the HypaCover Paraffin Gauze from its sterile packaging.
3) Apply the dressing
Ensuring full coverage without stretching or pressing, place the paraffin-impregnated gauze directly over the wound.
4) Secure with a secondary dressing
Use a suitable secondary dressing or bandage to hold the paraffin gauze in place and to absorb any wound exudate.
5) Change regularly and monitor
Replace the dressing every 24–48 hours, or as advised by a healthcare professional. Always monitor the wound for signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, or discharge.
What is petrolatum?
Petroleum jelly or petrolatum, is a semi-solid, oily substance derived from refined petroleum. It acts as a moisture barrier, helping to protect the skin and promote healing by sealing in hydration. In medical dressings, like paraffin gauze, petrolatum prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, reducing pain and tissue damage during removal.
Why choose HypaCover Paraffin Gauze Dressing?
Whether you're managing a minor burn, surgical wound, or everyday cut, HypaCover Paraffin Gauze offers gentle, effective protection that promotes healing and minimizes discomfort. With its non-adherent, hypoallergenic design and proven ability to keep wounds moist and clean, it's a must-have addition to any first aid kit—at home, at work, or on the go.
Returns Policy
Where goods have been delivered to The Customer in accordance with an order placed by them, but are subsequently not required, The Customer is required to restore them to The Company at The Customer's cost and to take reasonable care of those goods in the meantime.
All items being returned by The Customer must be in their original condition and packaging within 30 days of receiving the goods. If these conditions are met, firstaid.co.uk will issue a full refund for the goods, or exchange items where required.
firstaid.co.uk will only refund the delivery charge if the return is as a result of our error, or as a result of a genuine fault with an item but instructions in these instances should be sought from the sales office first. In the case of faulty goods, faults can only be determined upon return of your item and at the discretion of firstaid.co.uk. firstaid.co.uk are not be responsible for the loss of your items when returning them to us, however we do request that you return items via 1st class recorded post, to help you to track and trace the whereabouts of your parcel and cover yourself for any loss should it occur.
Returning an Item
firstaid.co.uk offer a 30 day refund or exchange policy on all items purchased, providing they meet the conditions set out in our returns policy. If you are returning an item with a genuine fault please contact the office first with details of the fault and request instructions for returning it to us at our cost. If a faulty item is returned to us without prior notification, please be advised we cannot refund your postage costs.
How do I return an item?
In the first instance, please email us at sales@firstaid.co.uk detailing your reason for the return. Our Customer Services team will then generate a returns number for you to add to all parcels to be returned. This ensures any returns are dealt with as efficiently as possible. Where possible, please send items back to us using the packaging provided with your order and ensure this is taped securely. Unless we agree to arrange collection directly, please send your returns via first class recorded delivery to:
Returns Department
Safety First Aid Group Limited
Avenue One
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 2WW
When will I receive my Refund or Exchange?
When we receive a returned item, our returns department will first ensure that it meets the conditions set out in our returns policy. Once this is checked we will process your request as stated on the returns form you filled in when sending back your item. Exchanges will be processed and dispatched immediately, unless there are any unforeseen problems with your returned item, which may include the goods, the return information provided or if the items you require are out of stock.
Refunds will be completed as soon as possible, and these usually clear within 7 days of us receiving your returned goods. Refunds are also issued according to the way you originally purchased your items and only processed after we receive your goods and the relevant checks have been made. Therefore a guaranteed time scale for refunds or exchanges cannot be specified.
Delivery:
All goods quoted for delivery shall be delivered to the address instructed by the Customer. We would always endeavour to send items together, however based on stock availability, items may sometimes be sent in separate packages to ensure delivery is as quick as possible. The cost of goods delivered will be charged to the Customer as defined on the web site. Although guidelines have been provided, specific times and dates for delivery cannot be guaranteed. The Company shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever caused by non-delivery or delay in delivery. firstaid.co.uk require a 14 working days waiting period before being able to trace, replace or refund lost items.
Dispatching your Goods:
Firstaid.co.uk opening hours are between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and our sales team will be happy to deal with any queries you might have during these times.
Delivery Methods & Times:
Firstaid.co.uk use various delivery methods, dependent upon the weight of the parcel. These methods include Royal Mail and Courier delivery services. Standard delivery usually takes 2-3 working days from date of posting, but may take longer if circumstances beyond our control disrupt postal services. Firstaid.co.uk cannot process claims for loss of goods until 14 working days (3 weeks) have passed. If the standard tracked (no signature) or recorded service has been used and the item is stated as delivered we may not be able to replace goods unless a full investigation shows the items have been stolen in transit or on delivery, a crime number may be required.
Delivery Charges:
The standard delivery charge is £5.95 for orders under £50 (excluding VAT) or free on orders over £50 (excluding VAT) UK mainland only, excluding Scottish Highlands.
Delivery charges for non-UK mainland and Scottish Highland addresses are detailed below. Delivery charges are subject to change. Firstaid.co.uk reserve the right to change delivery charges without prior notice.
For international delivery please contact our Customer Services Team.
Aerosols:
Please note that Royal Mail classes aerosols as a prohibited