Nelson’s Pharmacy have a wide range of first aid & wound care items, including plasters, crepe and adhesive bandages, tapes, dressings, antiseptics, cotton buds, balls and swabs. Complete first aid kits are also available.

Proper wound care is essential after an accident to prevent bacterial infection and promote faster healing. Our pharmacy has first aid products to keep minor cuts and skin irritations clean, minor burns under control and assist with bites and stings with minimal itch and irritation.

When it comes to wound healing, wound dressing products are an important supply to have on hand. Wound dressings aim to assist wound closure by sealing off the affected area to prevent further complications and avoid infection. They also stop the bleeding and start the clotting process, absorb blood and other wound fluids known as exudate, and help with wound debridement.

Wound dressing products are one of the most essential and versatile medical supplies to keep in your home first aid kit to treat unexpected cuts, burns, scrapes, and more. To help you prepare for life's little accidents, consider adding these items to your supply:

• Gauze swabs for cleaning wounds and controlling bleeding

• Applicators for applying antiseptic gels and creams

• Wound dressings with antiseptic and antimicrobial properties to prevent wound infection. These may include self-adhesive dressings, gauze pads, strips, foams, film rolls, and more.

• Compression bandages, such as a crepe bandage, for stabilising sprains and applying pressure to wounds to stop bleeding.