ALWAYS MAXI THICK EXTRA LONG DAY & NIGHT DUO

Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo sanitary pads are maximum-absorbency, value duo pack pads specifically designed for women with heavy menstrual flow requiring 24-hour protection. The duo pack format provides two quantities of Always Maxi Thick Extra Long pads in a single economical purchase, specially formulated for heavy flow during both day and night . Key features include: extra-long (E/Long) length for maximum front-to-back coverage (approximately 40% longer than standard pads); thick, super-absorbent core that locks in moisture to keep users dry; side leak protection barriers that adapt to body movements; Flexi wings for secure positioning; 100% breathable top sheet for air circulation; innovative soft, cushiony design for comfort; dermatologically tested for sensitive skin; individually wrapped for hygienic portability . Specially designed leak guard barriers around the edges help prevent leaks, ensuring protection even during active moments or restless sleep . The extra-long variant provides additional posterior coverage, essential for those who experience leakage at the back when lying down . Suitable for heavy flow days, overnight protection, postpartum lochia, post-gynaecological procedures, menorrhagia, perimenopause, anticoagulant-related heavy bleeding, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies and children . Do not dispose of pads in toilet bowls—use a waste container .

Description

ALWAYS MAXI THICK EXTRA LONG DAY & NIGHT DUO

PRIMARY USES

1. Maximum Absorbency Duo Pack for Heavy Flow Day and Night Protection
Primary Use: Provides a value duo pack of Always Maxi Thick Extra Long pads specifically designed for heavy menstrual flow management both day and night, featuring extended length for maximum coverage and thick, super-absorbent core for reliable protection throughout the full 24-hour cycle .
How it helps: For the gynaecologist and primary care physician, patients with menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) often require maximum absorbency protection that they can rely on without the need for frequent product changes or multiple product types. The Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo pack contains two quantities of Maxi Thick Extra Long pads in a single economical purchase, specifically formulated for heavy flow during both day and night . The extra-long design provides extended front-to-back coverage, while the thick, super-absorbent core locks in moisture to keep users dry throughout the day or night . For the patient, this means having a reliable supply of heavy-duty, 24-hour protection in a cost-effective duo pack, reducing the need for frequent repurchasing and ensuring adequate protection is always available when needed.
2. Extended Length for Overnight and Heavy Flow Coverage
Primary Use: The extra-long (E/Long) variant provides approximately 40% longer coverage than standard pads, specifically engineered for overnight protection and for women who experience leakage at the back of the pad when lying down or during heavy flow days .
How it helps: For the gynaecologist and sleep medicine specialist, patients with heavy menstrual bleeding often experience significant sleep disruption due to anxiety about overnight leakage and the need for middle-of-the-night pad changes. The Always Maxi Thick Extra Long pads feature an extended length offering more coverage, especially for overnight or heavy flow use . Specially designed leak guard barriers around the edges help prevent leaks, ensuring protection even during active movements or restless sleep . The extra-long variant provides additional posterior coverage, essential for those who experience leakage at the back when lying down . For the patient, this means uninterrupted sleep, reduced anxiety about morning stains, and the confidence to wake up feeling secure and protected, with the duo pack format ensuring adequate supply for an entire cycle.
3. Side Leak Protection with Anti-Leakage Barriers
Primary Use: Equipped with anti-leakage barriers on the sides (barrières anti-fuites) that adapt to body movements, keeping the pad securely in place and preventing side leaks during physical activity, walking, standing, and sleep position changes throughout the day and night .
How it helps: For the sports medicine physician and physiotherapist, heavy menstrual bleeding is a common reason women reduce or avoid physical activity during their period, impacting fitness routines and daily functional mobility. The Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo pads feature side leak protection barriers that prevent accidents by adapting to body movements, keeping the pad securely in place while respecting sensitive skin . The Flexi wings and flexi channels maintain the pad’s position and allow for ease of movement, enabling users to stay active even on heavy flow days . For the active patient, this means the confidence to continue exercise routines, daily activities, work responsibilities, and sports participation without pad-related anxiety, whether during daytime activities or overnight rest.
4. Thick, Super-Absorbent Core for Heavy Flow Management
Primary Use: Features a thick, super-absorbent core that rapidly captures and locks in menstrual flow, transforming liquid into gel to prevent rewetting and keep the skin dry for extended periods, making it suitable for both daytime activities and overnight use on heavy flow days .
How it helps: For the gynaecologist addressing patient concerns about heavy flow management, patients with menorrhagia often struggle with pads that become saturated quickly, leading to frequent changes and anxiety about leakage. The Always Maxi Thick Extra Long pads feature an innovative absorbent core that locks away menstrual discharge for hours, with the thick design providing a cushiony feel while maximising absorbent capacity . The core locks in moisture to keep users dry throughout the day or night, while the 100% breathable top sheet allows air circulation to maintain skin comfort . For the patient managing heavy periods, this means dependable protection that lasts through both busy workdays and full nights of sleep without the need for middle-of-the-night changes or constant bathroom checks.
5. Dermatologically Tested for Sensitive Skin with Breathable Design
Primary Use: Formulated with soft, breathable, 100% breathable top sheet that has been dermatologically tested, making them suitable for women with sensitive perineal skin or those prone to pad-related irritation during extended wear (up to 8-12 hours) .
How it helps: For the dermatologist and gynaecologist, the perineal skin is thin, highly vascular, and susceptible to irritation from friction, trapped moisture, and chemical exposure, especially during extended pad wear on heavy flow days. The Always Maxi Thick Extra Long pads are designed with soft materials and have undergone dermatological testing to ensure they respect sensitive skin . The 100% breathable top sheet with an innovative soft design provides a cushiony soft feel against the skin while allowing air circulation to reduce moisture buildup . For the patient with sensitive skin or a history of pad-related dermatitis, this provides a safer option that minimises irritation risk even during extended day and night wear on heavy flow days.

SECONDARY USES

1. Postpartum lochia management (initial heavy days following delivery): For women in the immediate postpartum period experiencing heavy lochia (vaginal discharge after childbirth), the Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo pads provide the super-absorbent core, extra-long length, and side leak protection needed to manage the initial heavy flow days following vaginal delivery or caesarean section. The soft, dermatologically tested topsheet is gentle on perineal sutures, episiotomy sites, tears, or C-section incisions, while the extra-long length provides essential overnight coverage during the postpartum recovery period .
2. Post-gynaecological procedure bleeding management: For patients recovering from procedures such as endometrial biopsy, cervical biopsy, colposcopy, LEEP, cone biopsy, hysteroscopy, or dilation and curettage (D&C), these pads provide reliable, maximum-absorbency protection with extra-long coverage for overnight security, with the added benefit of side leak barriers and soft, gentle materials that are kind to sensitive post-procedural tissues .
3. Management of menorrhagia in perimenopausal patients: For perimenopausal women experiencing unpredictable, heavy, and prolonged bleeding episodes as oestrogen levels fluctuate, the Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo pads provide the thick super-absorbent core, extra-long length, and 24-hour protection needed to manage unpredictable heavy flow day and night, with the duo pack format ensuring adequate supply is always available during this transitional period .
4. Extended wear for long work shifts, overnight shifts, and travel: For women working long or overnight shifts (healthcare professionals, nurses, doctors, flight attendants, factory workers, emergency responders, military personnel) or travelling for extended periods without easy access to changing facilities, the extra-long length, thick absorbent core, and up to 12-hour protection provide reliable coverage for an entire shift or long-haul journey without the need for middle-of-shift changes .
5. Bleeding management in patients on anticoagulant therapy: For patients prescribed anticoagulant medications (such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, heparin, enoxaparin, or direct oral anticoagulants) who experience significantly heavier menstrual bleeding as a side effect, these pads provide the maximum absorbency and extra-long coverage needed to manage increased flow day and night, with anti-leakage barriers minimising accidents and allowing patients to maintain normal activities and sleep quality .
6. Endometriosis and adenomyosis symptom management: For patients with endometriosis or adenomyosis who experience heavy, prolonged, and often painful menstrual bleeding, the Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo pads provide reliable heavy-flow protection with extended length for overnight security, allowing patients to focus on pain management and daily functioning rather than worrying about leakage or frequent pad changes throughout the full 24-hour cycle .
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Disposable, single-use, maxi thick, extra-long sanitary pad for menstrual, postpartum, and post-procedural bleeding management
  • Brand: Always
  • Designation: Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Day & Night Duo, Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Duo Day & Night, Always Maxi Thick E/Long Duo, Always Maxi Thick Extra Long Nuit & Jour Duo
  • Pack Type: Duo pack (value combination pack with two quantities in one purchase)
  • Product Variant: Extra Long (E/Long) - approximately 40% longer than standard pads
  • Thickness: Maxi Thick (thick, super-absorbent design vs. Ultra Thin line)
  • Pack Sizes: 16 pieces (8+8), 18 pieces (regional variants)
  • Key Components: Cellulose (absorbent core), polyethylene (backsheet), polypropylene (topsheet), super-absorbent polymer, hot melt adhesive, breathable materials, leak guard barriers
  • Wings: Yes, Flexi wings / anti-leakage side barriers for secure positioning
  • Individual Wrapping: Yes, each pad is individually wrapped for hygiene and portability
  • Usage Period: Day and night (24-hour protection)
  • Unique Feature: Extra-long length (approximately 40% longer); duo pack format for value and convenience; thick super-absorbent core; side leak protection barriers; 100% breathable top sheet; dermatologically tested; leak guard barriers around edges

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Absorbency Level: Maximum / Extra Heavy (designed for heaviest menstrual flow)
  • Length: Extra Long (E/Long) - approximately 40% longer than ordinary pads; extended front-to-back coverage
  • Protection Claim: Day & night protection for heavy flow; specially formulated for heavy flow during both day and night
  • Leakage Protection: Anti-leakage barriers on sides (barrières anti-fuites); specially designed leak guard barriers around edges
  • Absorption Technology: Thick, super-absorbent core that locks in moisture; innovative absorbent core locks away menstrual discharge for hours
  • Skin Dryness: Core locks in moisture to keep users dry throughout the day or night
  • Top Sheet: 100% breathable top sheet; innovative soft design for cushiony comfort
  • Breathability: 100% breathable top sheet allows air circulation while providing protection
  • Movement Technology: Flexi wings and flexi channels maintain pad position and allow ease of movement
  • Posterior Coverage: Extended length provides additional coverage, especially important for overnight protection and those who experience back leakage
  • Dermatological Testing: Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin
  • Comfort Features: Soft, cushiony feel against the skin
  • Recyclable Packaging: Yes

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Pack Dimensions (18-pack): 224mm width x 80mm depth x 119mm height
  • Pack Gross Weight (18-pack): Approximately 176-200 grams depending on regional variant
  • Preparation: Remove individual pad from wrapper. No washing or pre-treatment required.
  • Usage Instructions: Unwrap the pad from its packaging. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strip. Press the sticky side of the pad onto your underwear, ensuring proper centring. Position the extra-long pad so that the additional length is appropriately directed towards the back for maximum overnight coverage. Remove the paper sheet covering the wings and wrap them around the underside of your panties . For optimal overnight protection, ensure the pad is positioned with extra length extending adequately to the back .
  • Change Frequency: Change the pad at regular intervals, preferably every 4-8 hours, or when it feels saturated. On very heavy flow days and nights, more frequent changes may be required. Always change before going to sleep and upon waking.
  • Disposal Instructions: After use, fold the used pad, wrap it in the original wrapper or toilet paper, and dispose of it in a waste bin. Never flush it down the toilet .
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep in original packaging until use .
  • Washing Instructions: Not applicable—single-use disposable product.

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Dermatological Safety: Dermatologically tested; designed with soft, breathable, 100% breathable top sheet for sensitive skin
  • Suffocation Hazard Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies and children
  • Environmental Disposal Warning: Do not deposit sanitary pads in toilet bowls—can cause plumbing blockages. Use waste container provided for this purpose
  • External Use Only: For external use only
  • Quality Assurance: Always products are thoroughly evaluated through a four-step, science-based process for ingredient assessment that builds on and exceeds government requirements. Always has been serving women with period care products for over 40+ years .
  • Product Safety: Always is confident in the quality and safety of every single ingredient in their products, with safety considerations including ingredient sourcing, product formulation, and packaging .
  • Recyclable Packaging: Yes

5. STORAGE & HANDLING ATTRIBUTES

  • Storage: Keep in original packaging in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight .
  • Shelf Life: Indefinite when stored in dry conditions (no expiration date typically printed on menstrual pads when stored properly).
  • Inspection: Discard individual pads if wrapper is torn or pad appears discoloured, damp, or shows signs of mould before use.
  • Handling: Wash hands before and after changing pad to prevent introduction of bacteria to the perineal area.
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Plastic bag suffocation hazard: The plastic wrapping and individual pad wrappers can cause suffocation if placed over the mouth or nose. Keep away from babies, young children, and individuals with cognitive impairments who may not understand the risk .
  • Do not flush: Pads are not designed to disintegrate in water. Flushing can cause severe plumbing blockages and environmental damage. Always dispose of used pads in a waste container .
  • Change frequency: Prolonged wear of a single pad (more than 8-10 hours) may increase risk of bacterial overgrowth, odour, and skin irritation. Change every 4-8 hours depending on flow, and always change before going to sleep and upon waking .
  • For external use only: Do not insert into the body. Use only for intended purpose.
  • Allergic contact dermatitis: Although dermatologically tested, any product can cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. Discontinue use if persistent itching, burning, redness, or rash develops. Consider switching to an alternative product or consulting a healthcare professional.
  • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) warning: While TSS is more commonly associated with tampon use, any vaginal or menstrual product carries a theoretical risk. Patients using pads for postpartum or surgical bleeding should be advised to seek medical attention if they develop sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, sunburn-like rash, dizziness, or feeling faint.
  • Keep out of reach of children: Store pads in a location where young children cannot access them to prevent play or accidental ingestion of packaging or pad materials.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Skin rash or irritation (mild): Discontinue use of the product. Gently cleanse the area with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Pat dry thoroughly. Apply a barrier cream containing zinc oxide if needed. If rash persists for more than 48 hours, consult a healthcare professional.
  • Allergic reaction (severe - hives, swelling of lips/tongue/throat, difficulty breathing): This is extremely rare with menstrual pads. Discontinue use immediately. Seek emergency medical attention if swelling or breathing difficulty occurs.
  • Eye contact (pad materials): If pad materials accidentally contact the eye, rinse immediately with plenty of lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Seek ophthalmologic advice if irritation persists.
  • Ingestion of pad materials: If a child swallows a small piece of pad material, do not induce vomiting. Offer a drink of water. Seek medical advice if choking, gagging, difficulty breathing, or abdominal pain occurs.

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  • Flammability: The cellulose, polyethylene, polypropylene, and other synthetic components are combustible. Pads will burn if exposed to open flame.
  • Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide (CO₂). No special restrictions apply.
  • Fire Response: For small fires involving pads, use appropriate extinguisher. For larger fires, evacuate area. Burning materials may release smoke and fumes. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.