Absorbency Levels Explained
Very Light incontinence
3 out of 10 drops – Normal
Light incontinence
4 out of 10 drops – Normal Plus
For occasional leaks of urine in small amounts. These products are most suited for people with stress incontinence who leak when they exert pressure on the pelvic floor due to (for example) sneezing, coughing or exercise.
Moderate incontinence
5 out of 10 drops – Extra
For people that empty some of their bladder of urine either at once or gradually over time. The person may have some control over their continence but still needs protection some of the time.
Severe incontinence
6 out of 10 drops – Extra Plus
For people that empty most of their bladder gradually throughout the day. The person may have some control over their continence but still needs protection most of the time.
Severe – Very Severe incontinence
7 out of 10 drops – Super
For people that empty most their bladder of urine at once. The person may have some control over their continence but still want to be protected in case of accidents.
Very Severe incontinence
8 out of 10 drops – Super Plus
For people that empty a full bladder gradually throughout the day. This person would generally not have any control over their continence but doesn’t need a product that must cope with large gushes.
Extremely Severe incontinence
9 out of 10 drops Maxi
For people that empty a full bladder of urine at once with no control.
