Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

ActivHeal PHMB Foam Silicone Border
Polyhexanide Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal PHMB Foam Silicone Border

A soft conformable dressing that is effective against gram negative bacteria, gram positive bacteria and yeast. It contains the antimicrobial substance polyhexanide. The perforated wound contact layers contain a gentle silicone adhesive that provides secure, non-irritating adhesion and supports non-traumatic removal during dressing changes.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding acute or chronic wounds that are infected or at risk of infection, including surgical wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic foor ulcers, pressure ulcers

Price

  • 8×8cm, £3.08
  • 10×10cm, £4.74
  • 12.5×12.5cm, £5.65
  • 10×20cm £7.72
  • 15×15cm, £7.72
  • 20×20cm, £12.41
  • 18.5×19.5cm (sacral), £10.06

Polyhexanide

All Polyhexanide
ActivHeal PHMB Foam Non-Adhesive
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal PHMB Foam Non-Adhesive

Sterile antimicrobial wound dressings consisting of a hydrophilic polyurethane foam, which is designed to absorb exudate. The foam contains the antimicrobial substance PHMB, which kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria.

ActivHeal Polyhexanide Foam Silicone Border
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Polyhexanide Foam Silicone Border

A sterile dressing containing the antimicrobial substance polyhexamethylene biguanide (Polyhexanide, polyhexanide), which kills bacteria and inhibits its growth. Polyhexanide released in the presence of wound exudate is an effective antimicrobial agent against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. Manages wound exudate and microbial contamination, reducing wound pain during healing. The perforated wound contact layer contains a gentle silicone adhesive that provides secure, non-irritating adhesion and supports non-traumatic removal during dressing changes. The low-friction, waterproof polyurethane film provides a bacterial barrier to the wound.

Excilon AMD IV Sponges
Mediq

Excilon AMD IV Sponges

Pre-cut antimicrobial dressings for IV/drain exit sites, impregnated with broad-spectrum antimicrobial (Polyhexanide)

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam
Mediq

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam

Double-sided, highly absorbent, non-adherent, semi-occlusive, polyurethane foam impregnated with broad-spectrum antimicrobial (polyhexanide, 0.5%). Antimicrobial barrier is effective for up to 7 days.

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Border
Mediq

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Border

Absorbent, adhesive, polyurethane foam dressing impregnated with broad-spectrum antimicrobial (polyhexanide, 0.5%). Antimicrobial barrier is effective for up to 7 days.

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Plus
Mediq

Kendall AMD Antimicrobial Foam Plus

Soft, sterile and hypoallergenic antimicrobial foam dressing containing PHMB bacteria-killing polymer, with an open-cell surface that absorbs exudate and vertical wicking to move fluid into the dense core.