3M™ Cavilon™ Cream 92g, skin protection for diabetes, long-lasting cream

The 3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Skin Protection Cream is a skin protection cream for diabetes that provides long-lasting protection against irritants, for example from the adhesive of insulin pump catheters, infusion sets, or CGM sensors such as Abbott Freestyle Libre, Dexcom, or Enlite/Guardian. It contains caring ingredients that also leave the skin soft, smooth, and supple. Often simply called Cavilon cream or Cavilon ointment.

Features and details

• 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream is particularly economical. Therefore, only a small amount is needed to protect the skin.
• Reliably effective against moisture and irritants through an acrylate terpolymer barrier
• Waterproof and breathable
• Effective for up to 24 hours
• Moisturizing
• Maintains the adhesive strength of plasters and dressings
• Particularly economical: only a small amount is needed
• Contents: 92 g
• Manufacturer: Solventum Germany GmbH
• Reimbursement: Invoice can be submitted to private health insurance with a private prescription; statutory health insurance cannot be billed

Everyday use

Apply the cream to clean, dry skin and gently massage it in. Reapply once daily or after washing three times.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream correctly?

Apply 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream to clean, dry skin and gently massage it in until absorbed; only a small amount is needed. Reapply once daily or after washing three times.

What do I use 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream for?

Solventum describes 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream as protecting vulnerable skin in cases of incontinence and as a moisturizer for very dry skin. According to the manufacturer, adhesive tape and dressings can be secured over it without reducing their adhesive strength.

What is the difference between a skin protection cream and a moisturizing cream?

3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream combines both: it creates a waterproof, breathable acrylate terpolymer barrier on the skin and also provides moisture.

Can I use 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream under a plaster?

According to Solventum, 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream allows adhesive tape and dressings to be secured without impairing their adhesive strength. To do so, apply only a small amount in a thin layer and let it absorb completely.

Which skin protection cream is the best?

There is no single best skin protection cream; it depends on what your skin needs: a thin protective film that allows adhesives to stick to the skin, or a rich moisturizer for dry skin in areas without a sensor. 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream is an economical barrier cream that works for up to 24 hours and maintains the adhesive strength of plasters, with 92 g of product.

Can I get 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream on prescription?

Unfortunately, Zuckerschmuck cannot bill prescriptions from statutory health insurance providers. If you have private health insurance, submit our invoice for 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream together with the private prescription to your health insurance provider.

What does 3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream contain?

3M Cavilon Durable Skin Protection Cream forms its barrier from acrylate terpolymer and also contains caring ingredients that provide moisture. One package contains 92 g.

Goes well with

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

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