Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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Melloxy
Honey Ideal Medical Solutions

Melloxy

Honey based topical wound gel

Indications

Superficial wounds; abrasions; infected wounds; burns; pressure ulcers; leg ulcers; diabetic foot ulcers; sloughy wounds; necrotic wounds; malodorous wounds; surgical wounds; donor and recipient graft sites. Can also be used as a skin barrier to avoid maceration and as a hydrating agent for dry peri-wound skin.

Contraindications

Allergy to bee venom

Price

  • 20g tube, £4.10
  • 50g tube, £8.76

Honey

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Actilite
Advancis Medical

Actilite

Viscose net dressing coated with 100% manuka honey and manuka oil (ratio of 99% honey to 1% oil)
Activon Tube
Advancis Medical

Activon Tube

100% medical-grade manuka honey
Activon Tulle
Advancis Medical

Activon Tulle

Knitted viscose mesh impregnated with 100% manuka honey
L-Mesitran Border
Mediq

L-Mesitran Border

Hydroactive, low-adherent, antibacterial honey-containing dressing with an adhesive film border. This sterile, semipermeable dressing contains 30% honey, as well as an acrylic polymer gel and water, and a polyurethane film backing. The honey-hydrogel pad rehydrates dry tissue and absorbs low levels of exudate.
L-Mesitran Hydro
Mediq

L-Mesitran Hydro

Hydroactive, low-adherent, honey-containing dressing. Sterile, semipermeable dressing contains 30% honey, acrylic polymer gel and water, with polyurethane film backing. Honey-hydrogel pad donates moisture to rehydrate dry tissue and absorbs low to moderate levels of exudate.
L-Mesitran Ointment
Mediq

L-Mesitran Ointment

Antibacterial ointment with 48% medical-grade honey, containing medical-grade hypoallergenic lanolin (Medilan), sunflower oil, cod liver oil, Calendula officinalis, Aloe barbadensis, vitamins C and E, and zinc oxide. Single-patient multi-use.