IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TAMPONS.

MENSTRUAL TAMPONS are intended for insertion into the vagina for the absorption of menstrual or other vaginal discharge. They are used by healthy women during menstruation.

For single use only. Discard after use. Do not reuse or wash.

FIRST STEP is choosing the right absorption grade for safe and effective tampon use. See description under point WHICH ABSORBENCY SHOULD I USE?

Second step is getting ready to insert a tampon. See description under point HOW DO I INSERT AN APPLICATOR TAMPON?

Notice: Proper hygienic conditions for insertion, removal, replacement of the tampon should be provided.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) illness that can occur in men, women and children.  It is caused by toxin (a kind of biological poison) that is produced by a type of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) that is frequently present in humans.

The reported risk is higher in women under 30 years of age and teenage girls. The indicate of TSS is estimated to be between 1 and 17 cases of TSS per 100,000 menstruating women and girls per year. TSS can occur without tampons but has been connected with the use of tampons. TSS can be fatal and must therefore be recognized and treated early. The symptoms of TSS can appear suddenly during or just after menstruation and they closely resemble the flu. The symptoms below will not all necessarily occur at the same time:

sudden high fever (usually 39°C or more) and vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, or near fainting when standing up, dizziness, rash that looks like sunburn, other signs include aching of muscles and joints, redness of the eyes, sore throat, weakness

If these symptoms appear you must:

1. Remove your tampon immediately and discontinue use.

2. Seek medical attention immediately;

3. Tell your doctor that you are menstruating and that you have been informed about TSS.

TSS can recur both with and without the use of tampons. If you have suffered from TSS, or are concerned about TSS, please consult your doctor before resuming tampon use.  The risk of getting TSS can be also reduced by alternating tampon use with sanitary napkin use during menstrual periods.

Avoid using tampons if:

• you are not menstruating

• have an irregular menstrual cycle,

• are bleeding very weakly,

• have damaged mucous membranes,

• have recently given birth,

• had an abortion recently,

• had gynecologically treatment recently,

• have any vaginal inflammation,

• are hypersensitive to any component of the tampon,

• use vaginal tablets and / or vaginal medicines,

• notice any flaws on the product or the tampon or the tampon packaging is damaged.

Consult your medical doctor before again using tampons if TSS warning signs have occurred in the past, or if having any questions about TSS or tampon use.

WHICH ABSORBENCY SHOULD I USE?

Some periods are heavy and other light, young girls differ from women after childbirth, and a woman’s choice of contraception can affect menstruation.  This is why tampons were designed in a range of absorbencies:

See our full range of tampon absorbencies here.

3. Keep hold of the applicator using your thumb and middle finger and with your index finger gently push the smaller tube all the way into the bigger tube.

Always wash your hands thoroughly before inserting a tampon.

1. Unroll the wrapper from the middle strip. Then, pull off the lower section of the wrapper.

Removing my tampon

1. Relax and gently pull the removal string so that the tampon slides out.  It is easiest to remove a tampon when it is fully saturated.  If you have problems removing the tampon, it could be because the tampon is not yet fully saturated.  

2. If for some reason you cannot find the removal cord, it can usually be reached from a squatting position using your fingers.  Remember to remove the current tampon before inserting another and always remember to remove the last tampon at the end of your period.