Incontinence Pads on Europe

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4 months after radical prostatectomy my wife and I are off to Tenerife for 8 days holiday.  I'm still using 3 pads a day, albeit I'm hoping to get out and explore the island, so undoubtedly I'm going to leak more.

Rather than take a massive supply of pads with me I was wondering if anyone has any experience of buying pads on the island?  Do the supermarkets and pharmacies on Tenerife stock pads?  My experience of supermarkets in the UK is a bit hit and miss, so I wonder what it's like on an island off the African coast!

Thanks 

  • Templebob I'd imagine if you went to a proper pharmacy , such as Boots (or whatever the Tenerife equivalent is).  I'd definitely take at least a full pack with me.

    Big supermarkets would definitely stock them, but finding one might be harder than you think.

    It's over 35 years since I was in Tenerife. If you are successful it could be 'Tena'rife.  Sorry I couldn't resist.  I've always tried to keep my sense of humour.

    Lookout for free coupons in the post.  I had some for the 'Always Discreet' worth about £30.  Kept a full pack in my backpack.  If anyone pinched it they would have been in for a surprise!

    Hope someone can help you a bit more.

    Steve (SteveCam)

  • I'm in Tenerife next month.

    I think the main supermarkets will be able to help you. Mercadona have stores in Adeje and Las Americas.

    tienda.mercadona.es/.../compresa-incontinencia-tena-masculina-caja

    www.google.com/.../data=!3m1!4b1

  • Templebob, I knew someone would know.

    Thanks  

    Steve (SteveCam)

  • My daughter is disabled, and is incontinent of urine. We have been to the Canaries, and needed to buy some pads , as we were running out. We did buy some at a pharmacy, and yes, they were female, but, I did see male pads for sale too.

    I packed four pads a day for the time we were on holiday, but, we needed extra. I packed them before we went into  a holdall,  and put a note on it stating " medical supplies",  and checked them in at the airport with our suitcases.  You should not have a problem.

    Have a great time.