Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Cutimed Alginate

Cutimed Alginate

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Description

Sterile, non-medicated, alginate dressing, consisting of calcium and sodium alginate. Semipermeable, non-woven fabric coated on both sides with natural fibres derived from seaweed.

Indications

Moderate to heavily exuding acute and chronic wounds

Contraindications

Not indicated for surgical implantation or dry wounds. Should not be applied with a known or suspected allergy to any ingredients. Do not use to control heavy bleeding or wound infection.

Price

5×5cm, £0.81; 10×10cm, £1.69; 10×20cm, £3.19; 2.5×30cm (tape), £3.89

More on: Alginates