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Complete Guide to Incontinence Products

Understanding continence care products and choosing the right solution for your needs. From light bladder leakage to heavy incontinence.

Types of Incontinence Products

Pads and Liners

For: Light to moderate bladder leakage

Best for: Women, daily protection, active lifestyles

Features: Adhesive strip, worn inside regular underwear, discreet and thin

Brands: Poise, Molicare Premium Lady Pad

Absorbency: 1D-5D (light to moderate)

Incontinence pads

Pull-Up Underwear (Mobile/Active)

For: Moderate to heavy incontinence

Best for: Active individuals who need security

Features: Pulls on like regular underwear, discreet fit, 360° leakage protection

Brands: Depend Real Fit, Molicare Mobile

Absorbency: 5D-10D (moderate to heavy)

Pull-up underwear

Adult Briefs (Fitted)

For: Heavy to very heavy incontinence

Best for: Limited mobility, overnight protection, care settings

Features: Tab closures for secure fit, maximum absorbency, elastic leg gathers

Brands: Depend Fitted Briefs, Molicare Mobile 10D

Absorbency: 8D-10D+ (heavy to maximum)

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Male Guards

For: Men with light to moderate incontinence

Best for: Post-surgery, prostate issues

Features: Anatomically shaped for men, adhesive strip, worn with fitted underwear

Brands: Depend Men's Guards, Molicare Premium Men Pad

Absorbency: 2D-5D

Male guards

Bed and Chair Protection

For: Protecting furniture and bedding

Best for: Overnight protection, chairs, wheelchairs

Features: Waterproof backing, absorbent top layer, non-slip bottom

Options: Disposable or reusable options available

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Understanding Absorbency Levels

Incontinence products use a "drop" rating system (1D-10D) to indicate absorbency:

1D-2DLight

Drips/dribbles - Small amounts

Example: Poise Light Liners

3D-4DModerate

Small surges - Regular protection

Example: Molicare Lady Pad 3D

5D-6DModerate-Heavy

Larger amounts - Day/night use

Example: Molicare Mobile 6D

7D-8DHeavy

Full voids - Night protection

Example: Depend Night Defence

9D-10DVery Heavy/Maximum

Severe incontinence - Extended wear

Example: Molicare Mobile 10D

How to choose:

  • • Start with your current level
  • • If leaking through, go up 1-2 levels
  • • If product feels too bulky, try one level down
  • • Consider time between changes (more time = higher absorbency)

Choosing the Right Size

Proper fit is essential for leak protection and comfort.

How to measure:

  1. Measure around your waist at belly button level
  2. Measure around the widest part of your hips
  3. Use the larger measurement
SizeWaist/Hip MeasurementTypical Clothing Size
Small55-85 cm8-12
Medium75-110 cm12-16
Large95-135 cm16-20
XL120-165 cm20-26

Fit tips:

  • • Should fit snugly without being tight
  • • Leg openings should be snug but not binding
  • • If pulling or sagging, try different size
  • • For pull-ups: Should pull up easily but not slip down

Note: Brands may vary slightly. Check individual product pages for specific sizing.

How to Choose the Right Incontinence Product

Decision Framework:

Step 1: Assess your mobility

  • • Active/mobile? → Consider pads or pull-ups
  • • Limited mobility? → Consider fitted briefs

Step 2: Determine absorbency needs

  • • Light leakage? → 1D-3D pads or liners
  • • Moderate? → 3D-6D pads or pull-ups
  • • Heavy? → 7D-10D pull-ups or briefs

Step 3: Consider lifestyle

  • • Active lifestyle? → Thin, discreet pads or active underwear
  • • Overnight protection? → Higher absorbency, night-specific products
  • • Wheelchair user? → Fitted briefs with bed protection

Step 4: Gender-specific needs

  • • Women: Anatomically shaped pads, wider protection
  • • Men: Male guards or male-specific briefs

Common Scenarios:

"Light bladder leakage when exercising or laughing"

→ Poise Light Liners or Poise 3-in-1 Pads

"Moderate incontinence, need all-day protection"

→ Molicare Mobile 6D or Depend Real Fit

"Heavy incontinence, limited mobility, overnight"

→ Molicare Mobile 10D or Depend Fitted Briefs + bed protection

"Post-prostate surgery, male"

→ Depend Men Guards or Molicare Premium Men Pad

Protecting Your Skin

Incontinence can affect skin health. Proper care prevents irritation and breakdown.

Key Products:

  • Barrier creams - Molicare Skin Barrier Cream
  • Cleansing wipes - Molicare Skin 3-in-1 Wipes
  • Skin protection foam - Gentle, pH-balanced formulas
Skin care application

Best Practices:

  1. Change products regularly (don't wait for full saturation)
  2. Cleanse skin gently after each change
  3. Apply barrier cream to protect from moisture
  4. Let skin air dry when possible
  5. Watch for redness or irritation

NDIS Funding for Incontinence Products

Good news: Most continence products are NDIS-claimable consumables.

NDIS Code: 03_093018070_0103_1_1

✓ What's Covered:

  • ✓ Pads, liners, pull-ups
  • ✓ Adult briefs
  • ✓ Male guards
  • ✓ Bed and chair protection
  • ✓ Skin care products for continence care

How to Claim:

  1. Shop at Angel Link
  2. Enter your NDIS number at checkout
  3. Receive NDIS-compliant invoice automatically
  4. Submit to plan manager (plan-managed) or NDIS portal (self-managed)

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