Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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FarlaFibre
Hydrogels Farla Medical Healthcare

FarlaFibre

Soft, conformable, non-woven dressing composed of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose fibres and enhanced high-density polyethylene with polyethylene terephthalate. Forms a soft gel for ease of removal at dressing change.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding acute or chronic wounds including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, dermatological wounds, partial-thickness burns, traumatic wounds, oncology wounds and cavity wounds

Contraindications

Known allergy or sensitivity to the dressing or its components

Price

  • 5×5cm, £0.61

  • 10×10cm, £1.45
  • 15×15cm, £2.74
  • 2×45cm (ribbon), £1.52
  • 4×30cm (rope), £2.10

Hydrogels

All Hydrogels
ActivHeal Hydrogel
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Hydrogel

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