Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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Flaminal Hydro
Alginates Flen Health

Flaminal Hydro

Enzyme Alginogel containing two antimicrobial enzymes, glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase, which provide antimicrobial protection without damaging healthy skin cells and reduce bacteria released from a biofilm. Debrides the wound and manages moisture balance. Can be used on a wide range of wound types and at every stage of healing.

Indications

Slightly to moderately exuding acute and chronic wounds

Contraindications

Should not be used where patients have a previous sensitivity reaction to alginate dressings or to polyethylene glycol

Price

  • 15g tube (approximate coverage 40cm), £8.58
  • 50g tube (approximate coverage 130cm), £28.42

Alginates

All Alginates
ActivHeal Alginate
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Alginate

Soft, conformable, highly a bsorbent calcium sodium alginate dressing. Available in a felt or a rope.
Algivon
Advancis Medical

Algivon

Alginate dressing impregnated with 100% manuka honey
Algivon Plus
Advancis Medical

Algivon Plus

Reinforced alginate dressing impregnated with 100% manuka honey
Silvercel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Silvercel

Silver alginate dressing containing a non-adherent layer that releases silver ions into wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed
Silvercel Non-Adherent
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Silvercel Non-Adherent

Silver alginate dressing with unique non-adherent layer that allows release of silver ions into the wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed
Tegaderm Alginate
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Tegaderm Alginate

Helps to maintain a moist wound healing environment in medium to heavily exuding wounds. The dressing is highly conformable, soft, absorbent, sterile, primary wound dressing. In reaction with wound exudate, it forms a gelatinous mass which maintains a moist healing environment. The high-integrity design helps to provide structure to the dressing upon removal.