Ensure that the affected skin or wound is clean. Gently pat dry as much excess exudate or wound fluid from the area as possible prior to gel application. For best results Stratamed should be maintained in continuous contact with the skin (24 hours a day / 7 days a week). On damaged or broken skin not requiring a secondary dressing: Apply a very thin layer of Stratamed to the affected area and allow the gel to dry. When applied correctly to the affected areas, Stratamed should be dry in 5–6 minutes. If it takes longer to dry you have probably applied too much. Gently remove the excess with a clean tissue or gauze and allow the drying process to continue. Stratamed should be applied once daily, or twice daily to exposed areas or as advised by your physician. Once dry, Stratamed may be covered by sunscreen, cosmetics, pressure garments or casts. If Stratamed has been removed by washing, it should be reapplied. On damaged skin or wounds requiring a secondary dressing: Apply a thin layer of Stratamed then cover with the secondary dressing. Drying is not necessary. Stratamed should be reapplied when changing the dressing or checking the wound progress, or as advised by your physician.