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I have a bowel problem, can i still wear Depend?
Depend is suitable for bowel problems. Depending on the severity of the bowel problem, you may like to try Depend Underwear which are available at ...
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How can I find out which pad I should be wearing?
It sounds like you could benefit from seeing a Continence Advisor who can help you to find the correct aid. The Continence Advisor can also give yo...
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Which product has the best protection for adult male with full bladder incontinence?
The most absorbent product in the range is the Depend Fitted Briefs, however, if the person is still mobile, the Depend Super Plus Underwear for Me...
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Do you still make Depend Underwear Super Plus Absorbency Extra small? I can't find it on your website. Is there a similar product 1 size bigger?
Unfortunately the extra small has been deleted from our "incontinence products":/incontinence-aids/ range. There are a few alternative op...
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I'm on diuretic tablets,to stimulate fluid loss,because of cellulitis of the legs.Sometimes i can be caught short.
You may like to try the male guards product if there are only a few drops here and there. This product is comfortable and is highly absorbent. I...
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I am a seventeen year old boy and I began to suffer full and uncontrolled urinary incontinence about a month ago due to an injury that i incurred.
Pant-style products, also called absorbent underwear such as Depend Underwear can be helpful in managing situations such as yours. However, it is i...
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Hi my name is Kaylene. I am my mothers carer.Due to mum's size I made elastic straps with nappy pins to hold them up. I have been asked to change the pads to pull up pants to eliminate the pins.
Hi Kaylene, There are several options that you can explore for your mum. The first product is Depend Undergarments with buttons and is available...
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My father has recently been diagnosed with alzheimers, he is 89 and has heavy incontinence.
Dear ZK, From the protection you have selected, it seems that your father may be requiring product that is more protective than pads or liners. ...
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What capacity does the Women's Super Underwear have?
Dear Joy, The working capacity of our Super Underwear is 790ml. The product is available in an extra large size, however, only through certain d...
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I am an active 88 years of age and need constant protection for urine incontinence and infrequent bouts of bowel incontinence.
Dear Mr Dobbin, Thank you for your feedback. We have recently launched the new Depend Underwear for Men in a large size and this will be available...
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Ask a question now...Why can't you get the woman's super underwear in NZ?
Thanks for your enquiry. We are constantly reviewing our range in New Zealand but at this stage we do not plan to launch the Depend Super Underwear...
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I am female 63 years old. I have both stress and urge incontinence which are getting harder to manage. I am going on a bus holiday for 24 days .What incontinence products would be easiest and most comfortable and least likely to give out odours?
Depend has a range of "incontinence products":/incontinence-aids/ that would suitable for your condition. In particular the Depend Underw...
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Where can I buy the larger size in the Depend Underwear we used to buy large 77-118kg only can get medium now.
There is a large size Depend Underwear for Men available now. You can ask your pharmacist to order the product for you (it is called Depend Underwe...
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I have prostate cancer and have to have surgery to remove the prostate, I will always be incontinent what can I do?
The good news is that incontinence following prostate surgery generally lessens within six months to one year – and in many cases continence is ful...
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I'm not able to stop wetting myself, what should I do?
It is important to know that if you stop drinking water, the bladder muscles can become weaker, as it does not need to work to contain the urine. Y...
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I have noticed a heavy dragging sensation in my genital area and can’t seem to work out why?
There are absolutely things that you can do to address and minimise your bladder weakness and no reason to sit by and live with it. Firstly, you...
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Can bowel incontinence be helped by pelvic floor muscles exercises?
Muscle-strengthening exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can be very helpful in treating bowel incontinence. Pelvic floor exercises are done by cont...
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My husband is undergoing radiation therapy. He has bowel incontinence. Do you make a product for this problem?
Sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer. The Depend Fitted Briefs is suitable for bowel incontinence and is available from pharmacies. P...
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My mother lives with us and has accidents now and again, what can I do to help her?
One of the main reasons elderly people are admitted into Aged Care facilities is because of urinary and faecal incontinence, as it impacts on all a...
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How do I mask the unpleasant smell from the pads?
Firstly, if using incontinence aids to contain urine you should not use any other creams or lotions at the same time. The creams impact on the eff...
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Why are pads so expensive?
The person you care for should be eligible for some assistance through one or both of the State and Federal Continence Subsidy Schemes, depending o...
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I leak urine and have tried wearing my wife’s pads but get very embarrassed as it’s bulky, is there anything else I can wear so people can’t see it?
Yes, absolutely there are other products that you can wear, specifically designed for men and to be discreet, such as the Depend Male Guard. You...
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I'm dribbling urine, is there anything that can help me?
Firstly, I would suggest that you see your GP for a full check-up, as one of the common health issues of a man of your age is the prostate. The GP...