Ostomy Deodorants & Odor Eliminators

If the lubricating deodorant comes in a bottle, add about two teaspoons of it to the ostomy pouch. If you are using individual packets, make sure you use the entire content of a packet. Close the bottom of the pouch and rub it to coat the inside. Don't worry if the lubricant foams while rubbing, it is a normal reaction. It is also perfectly safe if the lubricant deodorant comes in contact with your stoma. When choosing and ordering lubricant deodorant, keep in mind that you should add it each time you empty or change the ostomy bag, not just the first time. Also, know that Adapt lubricating deodorant comes in 8 oz bottles and 0.27 oz (8 ml) packets. The same goes for McKesson or Brava® lubricating deodorant.

Lubricating deodorant is meant to both eliminate unpleasant odors and lubricate the interior of ostomy and colostomy bags. The special lubricating ingredient helps prevent ostomy pouch static and sticking while easing the emptying of the bag completely. The odor-neutralizing substance it contains is usually unscented.

To get rid of the unpleasant odors of colostomy bags, you can use ostomy deodorant sprays or m9 odor eliminator drops in the pouch. They neutralize odors and some also add a perfume scent. Deodorant lubricants are available as a 2-in-1 solution for the most common issues associated with ostomy and colostomy bags: smell, static, and difficulty cleaning. You can also take over-the-counter Devrom deodorant tablets. They are approved by the FDA and work as an internal deodorant, efficiently eliminating the odor from stools and flatulence. Another thing that helps ileostomy patients is adjusting the diet to include more parsley, buttermilk, and yogurt. These help keep down the odor to some degree. If what you have trouble with is foul-smelling urinals, the answer is a deodorizing detergent for plastic and rubber urinary appliances.

Put 5-6 ostomy deodorant drops in the pouch before using it for the first time. Reapply the same amount every time after you empty and rinse the pouch. If you are also using a bag lubricant, rinsing may not be necessary.

Feces, urine, and gas have an inherent smell to them and it can be worsened by certain foods and eating habits. Onions, garlic, cruciferous vegetables, fish, eggs, and alcohol tend to produce more odor. Cucumbers, melons, radishes, and all sorts of sweets increase the amount of gas produced so you might want to avoid them. Other gas-producing culprits are smoking, chewing gum, and drinking carbonated beverages. Drinking insufficient water makes urine have a higher concentration of ammonia, hence a more pungent smell. However, ostomy bags are not supposed to leak any of these odors while wearing them, so make sure your pouch is fitted correctly and emptied regularly. Never wait for your ostomy bag to fill before emptying — the ideal time is when it is a third full, or half full at the latest. Clean it properly and apply the ostomy deodorant of your choice.

The best ostomy deodorant is one that does not simply mask an unpleasant odor but eliminates it instead. It can be a liquid deodorant in a 8 oz bottle, a scented or unscented spray, or it may come as a concentrated formula that only requires a few drops. To make it even better, consider going for a lubricating deodorant for ostomy pouches — the lubricating ingredient is a welcome addition that tremendously helps with cleaning the bag.

AllegroMedical.com carries a variety of ostomy supplies, including ostomy bag deodorizers, ostomy and colostomy bags, lubricating deodorant for ostomy pouches, and many ostomy accessories. Most products allow you to subscribe to periodic deliveries, which gets you a 5% discount. Subscription frequency can be as low as every 15 days and goes up to 180 days until you cancel.