SORBADERM NO STING CREAM

A barrier cream that works without stinging, leaves no visible residue, and does not interfere with the adhesion of dressings or stoma appliances applied over it offers a broader range of clinical applications than a conventional cream barrier. The film-forming properties of the cream mean it can be used on skin that will subsequently have an adhesive product attached, without the clinician needing to remove the cream before applying the adhesive. Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is an alcohol free film forming barrier cream from Aspen Medical Europe for skin protection, incontinence care, and wound margin protection. Two sizes: 92g tube and 2g sachets in a pack of 20. No prescription required.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is a skin care product from Aspen Medical Europe. It is an alcohol free cream formulation that deposits a thin, transparent, flexible film on the skin surface when applied. The "No Sting" designation confirms that the cream does not contain alcohol, which means it does not cause the stinging or burning sensation on application that alcohol-containing skin barrier products can produce on sensitive, broken, or inflamed skin.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is a film-forming cream, which distinguishes it from the Sorbaderm Barrier Cream (the zinc oxide-based product). The zinc oxide cream creates an opaque, visible physical layer on the skin. Sorbaderm No Sting Cream creates a transparent, flexible film that is invisible on the skin surface once dry. This transparency means the film does not obscure the appearance of the skin beneath, allowing visual assessment of the skin condition through the applied product. It also means the cream does not leave a white or coloured residue on clothing or bedding.

The film-forming cream can be applied to skin that will subsequently have an adhesive product, such as a stoma appliance, dressing, or medical device attached over it. Unlike zinc oxide cream, which can reduce adhesive bonding when applied to the skin before an adhesive product, the transparent film from Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is compatible with adhesive application and does not significantly interfere with adhesion.

Two-pack formats are available: a 92g tube for home use, clinical stock, and regular ongoing application, and 2g sachets in a pack of 20 for single-use portable application. The sachet format supports clinical settings where single-use hygiene practice is preferred.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is for external skin use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to open wounds or deeply broken skin. Allow the cream to dry briefly before applying any adhesive product over it, to allow the film to form on the skin surface.

Alcohol Free Film Forming Mechanism

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream contains a film-forming polymer in an alcohol free cream base. When the cream is applied to the skin and spread across the target area, the cream base vehicles the film-forming polymer onto the skin surface. As the cream dries, the film-forming polymer remains on the skin as a thin, flexible, transparent layer. Because no alcohol is present, the drying process does not cause the stinging associated with alcohol-containing skin barrier products. The film is compatible with normal skin activity and does not crack or peel during wear.

Transparent Protective Barrier

The dried film provides a protective barrier on the skin surface. Moisture, urine, faeces, wound exudate, and other substances that would otherwise contact the skin directly are resisted by the film. The transparency of the film allows the skin beneath to be observed at all times without removing the product. Skin colour, redness, and the condition of the skin surface can be assessed visually through the dried film, supporting clinical monitoring without disrupting the barrier.

Compatibility with Adhesive Products

The film-forming polymer in Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is formulated to be compatible with adhesive products applied over it. Stoma appliance baseplates, adhesive wound dressings, and medical device adhesives can be applied over the dried film without a significant reduction in adhesion. This compatibility makes Sorbaderm No Sting Cream suitable for use in stoma care, where the barrier cream is applied before each appliance change, and for wound care, where a dressing with an adhesive border will be placed over the periwound area that has been protected with the cream.

Gentle Application on Sensitive Skin

The alcohol free formulation ensures that Sorbaderm No Sting Cream does not cause stinging when applied to skin that is already mildly irritated, sensitive, or showing early signs of breakdown. This is particularly relevant in incontinence care, where the perineal skin may be inflamed or sore, and in stoma care, where peristomal skin breakdown is a common complication of repeated appliance changes. The cream can be applied comfortably to compromised skin without the additional distress of alcohol contact.

Skin Preparation

• Cleanse the skin gently and pat dry before applying Sorbaderm No Sting Cream.
• Apply any moisturiser if used, and allow it to absorb before applying the barrier cream.

Application

• Dispense a small amount from the tube or open one sachet.
• Apply the cream gently to the skin area requiring protection.
• Spread gently across the target area in light strokes.
• Allow the cream to dry briefly before applying any adhesive product over it.

Sachet Use

• Open one 2g sachet per application. Use the full content of the sachet for one application.
• Do not attempt to reseal or reuse a partially used sachet.
• Dispose of the used sachet after application.

Allow the cream to dry briefly before applying an adhesive product. While Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is compatible with adhesive products, allowing a short drying period supports optimal film formation on the skin surface before the adhesive is applied.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream 92g Tube

A 92g tube providing a generous supply for ongoing regular use. Suited to home use by patients managing incontinence skin care or stoma skin care routinely, and to clinical settings where the cream is used regularly across a patient population. The tube dispenses a controlled amount of cream per application.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream 2g Sachets: Pack of 20

A pack of 20 individual 2g sachets, each containing a single measured dose of cream. The sachet format supports single-use practice and reduces cross-contamination risk. Each sachet provides enough cream for one complete skin preparation application. The pack of 20 is suited to clinical settings where single-use hygiene practice is maintained, to patients who require a portable supply for use away from home, and to situations where a measured single-dose format is preferred over a shared tube.

Both sizes contain the same Sorbaderm No Sting Cream formulation. Format selection is based on usage volume, setting, and whether single-dose hygiene practice is a requirement.

When Not to Use Sorbaderm No Sting Cream

• Eyes and mucous membranes.
• Open wounds or significantly broken skin.
• Known sensitivity to any component of the cream.

Precautions

• For external skin use only.
• Allow to dry before applying adhesive products.
• Single use per sachet.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Adverse Effects

• Skin sensitivity or allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the cream components.
• If redness, irritation, or worsening skin condition develops after use, discontinue and seek clinical guidance.

Clinical Uses of Sorbaderm No Sting Cream

• Peristomal skin barrier protection before stoma appliance attachment, where the transparent film compatible with adhesives provides protection without reducing appliance adhesion
• Periwound skin protection around wound dressings where exudate contacts the surrounding skin regularly
• Incontinence skin care as the barrier protection step following cleansing and moisturising
• Patients with sensitive, fragile, or already irritated skin where products containing alcohol cause stinging
• Clinical settings requiring single-use hygienic application using the 2g sachet format

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream vs Sorbaderm Barrier Cream

Both Sorbaderm No Sting Cream and Sorbaderm Barrier Cream are barrier products from Aspen Medical Europe. Sorbaderm Barrier Cream contains zinc oxide and creates an opaque, visible physical layer on the skin. It is most suited to incontinence skin protection where the visible layer helps to confirm application and the zinc oxide properties are the primary mechanism. Sorbaderm No Sting Cream is a film forming cream that creates a transparent, adhesive-compatible film. It is most suited to situations where the barrier needs to be transparent, where adhesive products will be applied over the cream, or where an alcohol free option is needed for sensitive skin. For many incontinence care situations both products are appropriate; clinical preference and skin care requirements guide the selection.

Sorbaderm No Sting Cream does not require a prescription. Both the 92g tube and the pack of 20 x 2g sachets are available from Pharmacy Planet without a clinical consultation.

Our pharmacists can advise on Sorbaderm No Sting Cream and on the difference between the cream formats and between Sorbaderm No Sting Cream and other Sorbaderm products.

For patients with active skin infection, significant skin breakdown, or complex skin care needs, seek clinical assessment alongside product purchase.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight.
• Do not store above 25 degrees C.
• Keep the tube cap closed when not in use.
• Keep sachets in their original packaging until use.
• Check expiry date before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Pharmacy Planet is a GPhC registered online pharmacy. Both Sorbaderm No Sting Cream formats are genuine Aspen Medical Europe products stocked through regulated UK supply chains.

Our pharmacists can advise on the full Sorbaderm range and on skin barrier and protection products for incontinence, stoma, and wound care.

References

1. Aspen Medical Europe. Sorbaderm No Sting Cream — Product Information. Aspen Medical Europe. https://www.aspenmedicaleurope.com. Accessed June 2026.
2. NHS. Incontinence-associated dermatitis: guidance for skin care. NHS England. https://www.england.nhs.uk. Accessed June 2026.
3. Wounds UK. Best Practice Statement: Maintaining skin integrity. https://www.wounds-uk.com. Accessed June 2026.