Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Biatain Alginate Ag
Alginates Coloplast

Biatain Alginate Ag

A soft, flexible and absorbent antibacterial foam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive. Contains silver, which is continuously released into the wound. Can be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection

Indications

Wide range of low- to highly exuding wounds with delayed healing due to bacteria or wounds at risk of infection. This includes acute wounds such as second-degree burns, donor sites, post-operative wounds and traumatic wounds and chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.

Contraindications

Dressing should not be cut. Do not use on patients sensitive or allergic to components. Do not use with oxydising agents such as hypochlorite solutions. The use of the product by children, pregnant or nursing women and patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment has not been investigate and is not justified due to lack of data.

Price

  • 7.5x7.5cm, £3.66

  • 10x10cm, £5.77
  • 10x20cm, £9.75
  • 10x30cm, £14.63
  • 12.5x12.5cm, £7.54
  • 15x15cm, £12.42
  • 17.5x17.5cm, £13.75
  • 18x18cm (heel), £15.19
  • 15x19cm (sacral), £11.31
  • 25x25cm (sacral), £24.26

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