From a better fit to easier pouch removal, some tried-and-tested accessories can give a little extra help to ostomates and their carers. These four types of eakin® accessories are already widely in use and can make a big difference to a pouch routine.

Ostomy accessories and how they can help

A range of supporting accessories can help create a secure fit and make a pouch easier to manage as well as more comfortable.

• Seals – for a better fit: eakin® seals are donut-shaped stretchable fitting aids you can mould around a stoma to ensure a secure, skin-friendly fit as well as prevent leaks. Both the world-renowned eakin Cohesive® seals and the new, thinner eakin freeseal® have been developed by eakin®. Simply apply to then fit a pouch as usual.
• Paste – extra support for fit and leak prevention: Paste can be used as a filler to smooth out the skin around the stoma for a better pouch fit and reduced risk of leaks. eakin Cohesive® paste is a popular choice as it offers an alcohol-free, no sting formulation.
• Barrier protection – skin protection and adhesion: eakin protect® barrier film is a product designed to protect the skin from bodily fluids while also moisturising and creating a good surface for pouch adhesion. It’s there to give you a helping hand, offering durable skin protection.
• Adhesive remover – easier pouch removal: Using eakin release® adhesive remover can help make pouch removal both less painful and help prevent skin stripping. It offers rapid, skin friendly pain-free removal of your pouch and other adhesive dressings combined with a fresh minty scent to help mask odours during each pouch change.

How to try ostomy accessories

To check if an accessory would help you and the person you care for, simply order a free sample or ask your stoma care nurse for advice.

Questions? To support you as much as possible we have created a leaflet dedicated to carers, for friends and family caring for ostomates. It aims to help you to understand what happens during and after stoma surgery and give practical tips on how you can help your loved one. You can download it here.

For more support simply speak to your stoma care nurse or our care team.