Ostomy drainage is corrosive to the skin around the stoma, and Marlen's Protex products exist to buffer it. The Protex Gum Karaya Powder (4 oz, P-116) absorbs moisture and forms a protective layer on weepy or irritated peristomal skin before a barrier is applied. For broader coverage, the Protex Karaya Sheet (8" x 8", PS176) can be cut to shape and molded around the stoma. If you want the protection without measuring and cutting, the Protex Powder Pads come pre-cut in small openings — 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", and 1 3/8" — so you can match the pad to your stoma diameter and skip the guesswork. Karaya is a natural gum, which makes these a common choice for people whose skin reacts to synthetic adhesives.

On the facility side, Parker Laboratories Protex Disinfectant Spray (12 oz, 42-12) and Protex Ultra Wipes (48-40) are built for high-touch clinical equipment — ultrasound transducers, exam tables, treatment surfaces. Both use an octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride formula for broad-spectrum, non-sterile disinfection with a lemon scent, and the premoistened wipes come in soft packs of 60 (12- or 24-pack cases) for daily between-patient turnover. A frequent question: yes, the spray and wipes share the same active chemistry, so choose by workflow — wipes for quick surface passes, spray for tools and detailed areas.

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