Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Medihoney HCS

Integra LifeSciences

Description

An all-in-one dressing that combines 63% Medihoney (active Leptospermum) in a hydrogel dressing with a superabsorbent polymer. Available with or without an adhesive border. The adhesive dressing does not require a secondary dressing.

Indications

Dry to moderately exuding wounds: diabetic foot ulcers; leg ulcers; categories I–IV pressure ulcers; first- and second-degree burns; donor site wounds; traumatic wounds; surgical wounds

Contraindications

Third-degree burns; known sensitivity to honey

Price

Non-adhesive: 6×6cm, £2.34; 11×11cm, £4.67; 20×20cm, £18.84; 20×30cm, £29.31; adhesive: 7.2×7.2cm (11×11cm outer), £3.19; 11.5×11.5cm (outer 15×15cm), £6.04; surgical: 4.5×16.5cm (outer 7.5×20cm), £3.18

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