Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel with Manuka Honey (for Burns, Cuts, Grazes & Ezcema Wounds) - 25g

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The gel sheet is helpful in treating a wide variety ofmild to moderately exudating wounds. ForDRY woundsthese should be managed withMedihoney Antibacterial Medical Honey.

This gels unique properties helps to provide broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, creating an antibacterial barrier, and creates a favorable environment to support wound healing. Also helps reduce malodours. We’ve created an FAQ for those new to wound care and MEDIHONEY. This article answers the following: Second, Manuka honey contains a much higher concentration of methylglyoxal (MGO) than regular honey. MGO is an organic compound known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. The change frequency of MediHoney dressings depends on the condition of the patient’s wound as well as the level of wound exudates. MediHoney dressings should be reapplied when the primary secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity. MediHoney dressings are safe, effective and versatile to use on a variety of wounds and are indicated for use on:Kamaratos AV, Tzirogiannis KN, Iraklianou SA, Panoutsopoulos GI, Kanellos IE, Melidonis AI. Manuka honey-impregnated dressings in the treatment of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers. Int Wound J. 2012 ; 9: 1-7. Medihoney Wound Gel can be left on the skin for up to 7 day dependent on wound fluid. Change dressings as required or after 7 days, whichever is sooner. Remaining waxy layer should be washed away whenever dressings are changed. MEDIHONEY looks similar in appearance and texture to traditional store-bought honey, but it’s not a sweetener. Instead, it provides an all-natural way to treat open wounds, preventing gangrene and infection. Often, wounds that have progressed carry a malodorous smell. MEDIHONEY has also been shown to decrease odors that may accompany wounds.

Minor wounds, ulcerations, burns, abraded skin, irritated areas, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, and traumatic surgical wounds 90 Leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds 88 The inhibition zone of (a, b) Pseudomonas aeruginosa and (c, d) Staphylococcus aureus by chitosan–poly(vinyl alcohol)–gelatin–thyme honey hydrogel films. Note that the film on the left side of the petri dish in (a, b) as well as the right side of (c, d) are films composed of 0.03, 0.04, 0.03, and 0.03g/mL of chitosan, PVA, gelatin, and honey, respectively. The right film in (a, b) and the top film in (c, d) is composed of 0.05, 0.02, 0.03, and 0.03g/mL. Finally, the left film in (c, d) is composed of 0.05, 0.04, 0.03, and 0.03g/mL of chitosan, PVA, gelatin, and honey, respectively. Reprinted with permission from Lahooti et al. 59Apply the MEDIHONEY gel or paste directly to the wound. If you’re using a calcium alginate dressing, use sterile scissors to resize it, and then gently apply the dressing to the wound bed.

In one randomized controlled trial, the mean healing time of wounds treated with MediHoney dressings was significantly faster than the mean healing time of wounds treated with conventional dressings. 4 Lusby PE, Coombes A, Wilkinson JM. Honey. A potent agent for wound healing? J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2002;29(6):295–300.Thoroughly clean the wound with a saline solution. (Here’s a recipe from IntermountainHealthcare). Then, if necessary, apply a barrier cream around the edges of the wound. Barrier cream prevents skin breakdown and infection.