Alginate Dressing 10cm x 10cm

Medstock Alginate Dressing is a naturally derived, non-woven dressing made of 100% calcium alginate fibres that effectively absorbs exudate and provides a moist healing environment.

Key Functions and Features

Medstock Alginate dressing consists of an innovative blend of Mannuronic and Guluronic acid fibres with high dry and wet tensile strength which helps to:

• Absorb moderate to high levels of exudate
• Form a moist gel over wound bed for optimal wound healing
• Alleviate pain to wound by hydrating and protecting nerve endings
• Reduces infection risk by trapping bacteria between fibres
• Conform to wound contours
• Reduce foreign body retainment

Indications for Use

• Suitable for wounds with moderate to high exudate
• Ulcers, sinuses and open cavities, and surgical wounds where exudate exists
• Superficial to partial thickness burns
• Skin donor sites
• Superficial to partial thickness burns

Contraindications / Precautions

• Lightly exuding wounds may cause the dressing to adhere. If the dressing is not easily removed, use saline to moisten, then remove
• Do not use if known allergy to calcium alginate
• If clinical signs of infection exist, consult a physician