For women who struggle with incontinence, there are a variety of pads and pantyliners available that can help to provide comfort and peace of mind throughout the day and night. Determining which pad works best for your personal needs can be a frustrating game of hit or miss, because different pads and liners are designed to address different issues. The top three incontinence pads on the market are Abena AbriSan Pads, Poise Ultimate Pads and Tena Serenity Ultimate Protection Pads. Below are the top questions about these pads and pantyliners to help you choose the one that works best for your needs and budget. Read on to learn more about these top-rated options.
In regards to cost, the Abena pads come out on top at only 19 cents per pad, compared to the 41 cents per pad of Tena and the 65 cents per pad of Poise. However, Abena is created for light to moderate wetness and will require more changing than the other two. With this in mind, for heavy use, Tena pads are the best value.
All three have added protection to wick moisture away from the body, offering added dryness. Absorbent material makes up the core of each to draw moisture away from your skin. Abena pads may fall short if there is excessive moisture, but for moderate protection all three are effective at helping keep you dry.
Both Abena and Poise are shaped to fit the female body, while Tena offers an extra layer of material for more comfort. Abena and Tena have extra side panels that create a barrier against leaks around the edges.
All three are thin for discretion and two are shaped to fit comfortably without wrinkling. Tena is the softest against delicate skin. Individually wrapped, they are easy to carry in a purse for emergencies.
All three have special pH balancing formulas that make them effective at protecting against the odor of ammonia. As long as they are changed regularly, there will be no embarrassing odor to make you feel self-conscious.
All three are equally effective for moderate us. Both Poise and Tena are equally effective for users who need more protection due to volume. Special absorbent cores are included in all three to help absorb moisture and keep it from leaking.
Yes. All three are created to be worn with your regular underwear so you do not need to buy anything in addition to the pad -- that's why they're often referred to as pantyliners. The higher side guards on both the Abena and Tena products add a measure of safety that prevents embarrassing leaks.
The Poise pads can be found in the most places, followed by Tena incontinence pads. The Abena pads are a bit harder to find but easily located online. Most chain drug stores and discount stores carry Poise and places like Walmart are best for locating Tena products.
Poise has been around the longest and has become a well-known name throughout the country. They offer the largest variety of choices of the three. The other two brands, however, are equal in quality and value. Abena pads fared best in testing but you can be comforted in knowing all three brands will offer needed protection.