- Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, Super Plus Absorbency (72 Count) ($20) ...
- Cora Organic Cotton Tampons, Super Plus (36 Count) ($16) ...
- Playtex Sport Tampons, Super (18 Count) ($17) ...
- O.B. Original Non-Applicator Tampons, Ultra Absorbancy (40 Count) ($6)
Is there a tampon bigger than Super Plus?
Ultra absorbent tampons Though not as common as super and super plus absorbencies, ultra tampons are designed for very heavy flow days. They can hold 15-18 grams of menstrual fluid. This is twice the amount of a regular tampon. Ultra tampons are the biggest in size.Aug 6, 2021
Is there a tampon heavier than Ultra?
Regular tampons hold between 6 and 9 grams of menstrual blood, super tampons hold between 9 and 12, super-plus hold between 12 to 15, and ultra hold 15 to 18 grams (approximately twice the amount of regular tampons). ...May 15, 2019
Is it normal to bleed through an ultra tampon in 2 hours?
If you have to change your pad or tampon every 1 to 2 hours because it's soaked, or bleed longer than 7 days, see your healthcare provider. Spotting or bleeding between periods is also a sign of a problem. The symptoms of menorrhagia may look like other conditions or medical problems.
It seems now that although J&J is going to stock the shelves again, the OB Ultra tampon has indeed been discontinued. And here is where Maxim comes in.
Why are OB tampons called OB?
THE O.B.® TAMPON STORY Dr. Judith Esser named the product o.b.®, which stands for "ohne binde" in German – or "without napkins." (Sanitary pads are often called binde in Europe.)
Does J&J make tampons?
Esser herself appeared in some of the later American television commercials. Johnson & Johnson introduced o.b. tampons in China in 1993, and as of 2016 they were still the only brand of tampon sold in Chinese stores. In 2013 the o.b. brand was acquired from Johnson & Johnson by Edgewell Personal Care.
How much blood does a Ultra tampon hold?
Some people who experience extra heavy bleeding at the beginning of their periods may need to use super plus absorbency tampons. Ultra absorbency tampons: These tampons absorb from 15 to 18 grams of menstrual blood.Jan 19, 2020
How big does an Ultra tampon get?
18 ml
How long should an Ultra tampon last?
The sweet spot is every 4 to 8 hours. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends never leaving in a tampon for more than 8 hours. You can, however, take it out sooner than 4 hours. Just know there's a chance the tampon will have a lot of white space because it won't absorb as much blood.May 26, 2020