Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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ActivHeal Hydrogel
Hydrogels Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrogel

Contains 85% water and a collection of polymer chains that are water insoluble. Does not contain animal-derived ingredients.

Indications

Necrotic and sloughy wounds with nil to low exudate levels; pressure ulcers; skin graft and donor sites; cavity wounds; postoperative wounds; abrasions and lacerations

Contraindications

Surgical implantation. Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to propylene glycol.

Price

  • 8g tube, £1.28
  • 15g tube, £1.46

Hydrogels

All Hydrogels
GranuGEL
Convatec

GranuGEL

Sterile gel composed of hydrocolloids in a clear, viscous vehicle. It provides a balance of fluid/moisture to the wound site, either by absorbing or donating fluid to the wound. Helps to promote natural autolysis.
KerraLite Cool
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraLite Cool

Pro-ionic hydrogel contact layer and fluid-repellent, polyurethane film outer layer. Available in non-adhesive and adhesive options.
Nu-Gel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Nu-Gel

Clear amorphous hydrogel containing sodium alginate for better exudate control
Prontosan Wound Gel
B Braun

Prontosan Wound Gel

Gel containing betaine (a gentle effective surfactant that penetrates, disturbs and removes biofilm and wound debris) and Polyhexanide (to help control bacterial levels on the wound)
Prontosan Wound Gel X
B Braun

Prontosan Wound Gel X

Ready-to-use colourless viscous gel containing betaine (a gentle effective surfactant that penetrates, disturbs and removes biofilm and wound debris) and Polyhexanide (to help control bacterial levels on the wound)
Purilon
Coloplast

Purilon

A clear and amorphous hydrogel for effective autolytic debridement of necrotic tissue. Should be used with a secondary dressing.