Hansaplast Sensitive

Hansaplast Sensitive is supplied as a healthcare product, with materials and components. It is supplied in a pack size of 20s.

No prescription is required for this product, as it is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. This page is limited to product, safety and handling information.

If you would like guidance before buying, you can speak to a doctor or pharmacist through an online consultation on DoctorOnCall. Orders are dispensed by a registered pharmacist and delivered to your address.

Wash and thoroughly dry the skin around the area to be covered before application, as the adhesive bonds best to clean, dry skin free of oil, lotion, or loose debris.

Select a strip large enough that the adhesive border extends well beyond the edges of the area being covered.

Peel away the protective backing from the plaster, taking care not to touch the non-stick pad with your fingers, then position the pad directly over the area and press the adhesive edges down firmly on both sides.

Smooth the plaster from the centre outward so it follows the natural contour of the skin, avoiding unnecessary stretching of the fabric backing.

Change the strip if it becomes wet, soiled, or starts to lift at the edges, and always use a fresh strip for each new application.

To remove, lift one corner gently and peel the strip back slowly, keeping the pull parallel to the skin rather than straight upward, to reduce discomfort.

Not applicable. Hansaplast Sensitive is a wound-care device (an adhesive plaster/bandage) and not a medicine, so it is not dosed. It is applied as an individual strip, sized and positioned according to the area being covered, as described under Directions for Use.

An exact shelf-life duration is not confirmed here; please check the expiry date printed on the individual strip wrapper or outer carton and use the product before that date. Do not use a strip if its wrapper is torn, punctured, or already open, or if the pad appears discoloured.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture, ideally at normal room temperature. Keep each strip in its sealed individual wrapper until it is needed, and keep the outer carton closed between uses so the unused strips stay clean. Keep out of reach of young children.

• Common: Mild, temporary redness or a faint adhesive mark at the edges of the strip after removal, particularly with frequent reapplication to the same area of skin.
• Common: Slight dryness or flaking of the skin directly under the adhesive border after prolonged wear.
• Serious: Allergic contact dermatitis, appearing as itching, blistering, or a spreading rash beyond the area covered by the strip — stop use and seek medical or pharmacist advice if this occurs.

• Known allergy or hypersensitivity to adhesive plasters, non-woven fabric backings, or similar medical adhesive materials.
• Direct application over actively bleeding wounds, deep puncture wounds, burns, or infected skin without prior guidance from a healthcare professional.
• Use on skin that has previously reacted with blistering or severe irritation to this or a similar adhesive plaster.

• Not applicable — this is a topical adhesive wound-care device with no drug or food interactions.

• Apply the plaster to clean, dry skin for the most secure and even adhesion.
• Choose a strip size that leaves enough adhesive border around the wound pad to hold the plaster firmly in place.
• Avoid stretching the fabric backing tightly across joints or moving areas, as this can pull on the skin and cause discomfort on removal.
• Check the skin under the strip periodically and change it if it becomes wet, soiled, or starts lifting at the edges.
• Remove the strip slowly, parallel to the skin surface, rather than peeling it straight upward.
• Keep unused strips in their sealed wrappers until needed so the adhesive stays fresh and effective.

Precautions: This plaster is intended for external application to intact or minimally broken skin only. Take extra care in young children, elderly individuals, and people with thin, fragile, or previously irritated skin, as these groups may be more prone to adhesive-related skin reactions. Avoid leaving a single strip in place for an extended period without checking the skin underneath, and avoid wrapping or applying it so tightly that it restricts circulation.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Speak with a doctor or pharmacist if the skin under or around the strip becomes increasingly red, swollen, blistered, or painful, if a rash spreads beyond the covered area, or if the wound underneath shows signs of infection such as increasing pain, warmth, discharge, or fever. Also seek advice if you suspect a new adhesive allergy after use.