Why Choose Coloplast Ostomy Paste

The non-hardening polymer formula remains soft and pliable throughout your entire barrier wear time—unlike older alcohol-based pastes that dry out, crack, and lose effectiveness within hours. This flexibility allows the paste to move with your body during daily activities while maintaining continuous seal integrity. The water-resistant formulation holds up against perspiration, showering, and liquid ostomy output without dissolving or washing away. The 60g tube provides approximately 15-30 applications depending on usage amount, making it economical for regular use while the twist-cap design prevents paste from drying out between applications.

Key Features & Benefits

Non-Hardening Formula:

• Stays soft and pliable throughout 3-7 day barrier wear period
• Won't crack, flake, or become brittle like alcohol-based pastes
• Maintains flexibility during body movement and activity
• Continuous seal integrity from application to removal
• More comfortable against skin than rigid, dried pastes

Water-Resistant Technology:

• Resists dissolution from perspiration, showering, or bathing
• Holds seal integrity despite liquid ostomy output exposure
• Doesn't wash away or break down prematurely
• Maintains adhesive properties in moist environments
• Critical for ileostomy or urostomy users with continuous liquid output

Gap-Filling & Leveling:

• Fills creases, folds, and depressions in peristomal skin
• Smooths uneven surfaces for better barrier contact
• Creates level foundation where barriers can't conform alone
• Prevents output channels that lead to undermining and leaks
• Molds easily to irregular stoma shapes

Alcohol-Free, Skin-Friendly:

• No stinging or burning on irritated or broken skin
• Gentler formula for sensitive peristomal areas
• Won't further irritate already compromised skin
• More comfortable application process
• Better for users with frequent skin breakdown

Universal Compatibility:

• Works with all major ostomy barrier brands and systems
• Compatible with Coloplast barriers plus Hollister, ConvaTec, and others
• Use with flat or convex barriers
• Enhances one-piece or two-piece systems equally

60g Tube Size:

• Provides approximately 15-30 applications (depending on amount used)
• 1-2 months supply for typical usage
• Convenient tube design with twist cap prevents drying
• Easy to squeeze and control paste flow
• Portable for travel or clinic use

Clinical Applications

Ideal for:

• Uneven, creased, or folded peristomal skin preventing good seal
• Irregular stoma shapes (oval, figure-eight, herniated)
• Gaps between skin barrier opening and stoma base
• Retracted or flush stomas with surrounding irregularities
• Recent weight changes causing new skin folds
• Scars or indentations near stoma site
• Users experiencing frequent leaks at barrier edges

Common Problem-Solving Uses:

• Filling creases where output can undermine barrier
• Creating smooth surface on uneven peristomal plane
• Sealing around irregularly-shaped stoma openings
• Reinforcing barrier edges prone to lifting
• Extending wear time when barriers alone fail prematurely
• Protecting skin during barrier wear

Ostomy Types:

• Colostomy (all output consistencies)
• Ileostomy (paste withstands liquid output)
• Urostomy (water-resistant formula critical)

How Ostomy Paste Works

Sealing Mechanism: Ostomy paste acts as a "caulk" that fills microscopic and visible gaps between the skin barrier and irregular peristomal contours:

1. Fills voids: Paste flows into creases, folds, and depressions
2. Creates level surface: Irregular topography becomes smooth foundation
3. Prevents channels: Eliminates pathways where output can flow under barrier
4. Enhances adhesion: Barrier adheres to smooth paste surface better than irregular skin
5. Maintains flexibility: Non-hardening formula moves with body without breaking seal

Why Non-Hardening Matters: Older alcohol-based pastes dry and harden within hours, creating rigid structures that:

• Crack during body movement
• Create new leak pathways
• Feel uncomfortable against skin
• Lose effectiveness quickly

Coloplast's non-hardening formula remains pliable, maintaining seal integrity for the full barrier wear period.

Usage & Application

Application Methods:

Method 1 - Direct to Skin:

1. Clean and dry peristomal skin completely
2. Apply paste directly to creases, folds, or uneven areas around stoma
3. Smooth with damp finger to create even surface (water helps prevent sticking to finger)
4. Allow to set for 30-60 seconds
5. Apply barrier over prepared area

Method 2 - Barrier Edge Application:

1. Cut barrier opening to appropriate stoma size
2. Apply paste as thin bead around inside edge of barrier opening
3. Smooth if desired to create uniform ring
4. Apply barrier to clean, dry peristomal skin
5. Press firmly to seat paste into irregular areas

Application Tips:

• Use sparingly: Thin layers work better than thick applications
• Dampen finger: Wet finger prevents paste from sticking during smoothing
• Don't over-apply: Too much paste can actually reduce adhesion
• Replace with each barrier change: Remove old paste completely before reapplying
• Combine with rings: Can use paste AND protective rings together for severe irregularities

How Much to Use:

• Thin bead approximately 3-4mm diameter around stoma opening
• Just enough to fill visible gaps—not thick coating
• Approximately 1-2g per application typical

Removal:

• Paste removes easily with barrier during normal changes
• Use adhesive remover wipes if needed
• Gently wipe away any residual paste before next application

Storage & Handling

Storage:

• Store at room temperature (59-86°F / 15-30°C)
• Keep cap tightly closed between uses to prevent drying
• Do not refrigerate or freeze
• Protect from extreme heat

Shelf Life:

• Check expiration date on tube
• Typically 2-3 years from manufacture date when stored properly
• Discard if paste becomes dried out, discolored, or develops odor

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Ostomy sealing paste
• Size: 60 grams per tube
• Formula: Non-hardening polymer paste
• Consistency: Soft, pliable, moldable
• Water Resistance: Yes (resists dissolution from moisture/output)
• Alcohol Content: Alcohol-free (sting-free)
• Latex Status: Not made with natural rubber latex
• Compatibility: All major ostomy barrier brands and systems
• Sterility: Non-sterile (ostomy accessories don't require sterility)
• Use: Single-patient use
• Applications per Tube: Approximately 15-30 (depending on amount used per application)
• Packaging: Tube with twist cap
• Manufacturer: Coloplast