Sanipore is a product brand for adhesive dressing manufactured by Salvelox. Salvelox produces various first-aid supplies.

Salvelox is a leading European brand specializing in wound care and first-aid supplies. It is a key consumer brand within Orkla Wound Care AB, a division of the Norwegian conglomerate Orkla ASA. Salvelox is considered a market leader and a synonym for wound dressing in many European countries.

Corporate Ownership and History
The brand’s modern operations are tied to the 2015 acquisition of the Swedish company Cederroth by Orkla.

Parent Company:
Orkla Wound Care AB, which is part of the broader Orkla Group.

Manufacturing:
Orkla Cederroth maintains a specialized factory in Barcelona, Spain, where it produces dressings and plasters for distribution to pharmacies and supermarkets across Europe.

Brand Relationships:
Salvelox is a primary brand for B2C (consumer) markets, alongside Salvequick. In the B2B (industrial) sector, the division operates under the brand names Cederroth First Aid and Snögg.

Product Portfolio
Salvelox offers a wide range of medical devices that are CE marked and compliant with European safety regulations (Directive 93/42/EEC and Regulation 2017/745).

Adhesive Dressings:
Includes waterproof plasters (Aqua Block), breathable fabric strips, and specialized designs like the Sanipore cut-to-size non-woven dressings.

Advanced Wound Care:
Products include hydrogel and hydrocolloid dressings designed to accelerate healing, reduce scarring, and provide relief for blisters.

Foot Care:
A dedicated line (often under the sub-brand Salveped) for treating corns, calluses, and warts.

Specialty Items:
Antiseptic solutions, cotton balls, swabs, and themed adhesive dressings for children (e.g., Barbie-themed).

Key Features and Technology

Wound Environment:
The company promotes “moist wound healing,” which advocates that wounds heal faster in a moist environment rather than a dry one.

Material Quality:
Products often feature hypoallergenic adhesives and are designed to be air-permeable while remaining resistant to water, dirt, and bacteria.

Distribution:
Salvelox products are widely available through online pharmacies, supermarkets, and specialty medical retailers.