Whilst there are long term treatments available for faecal incontinence, for many people there is a need to use incontinence pads or incontinence pants for security and confidence should incidents occur.

Whilst with urinary incontinence there is a choice of washable or disposable incontinence products, the nature of faecal incontinence means that disposable products are the only option.

The options available consist of four types of larger disposable pads. Although some people do use standard shaped pads such as Tena Comfort, because these pads can sometimes move within the stretch mesh pants they aren’t really the best option. If they are used then it is recommended to use the highest “maxi” absorbency.

For those who are still fairly mobile then the most absorbent pull-up underwear such as Tena Pants Super are probably the best option. These enable the wearer to use them as they would normal underwear but with the added security of elasticated leg cuffs, elasticated waistband and standing gathers for extra protection against leakage.

These features can also be found on All-in-One pads such as Tena Slip Maxi. These are more absorbent but less convenient to put on and therefore recommended for less mobile users who will benefit from the extra absorbency and security.

Where there is a requirement for the high level of absorbency of an All-in-One pad but with a greater ease of use for a more mobile wearer then a Belted All-in-One such as Tena Flex Maxi gives high absorbency but with the ability for the pad to be easily removed for normal toilet use whenever possible.