Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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Octenilin Wound Gel
Hydrogels Schülke

Octenilin Wound Gel

A combination of hydrogel and octenidine, to keep the wound moist, inactivate microorganisms and loosen encrusted coatings

Indications

Suitable for cleansing, moistening and decontamination of chronic skin wounds and to support the natural healing process

Contraindications

Do not use on individuals who have known allergic reactions to any of the contents. Not to be used on hyaline cartilage.

Price

  • 20ml (20), £5.19
  • 250ml (6), £27.35

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 in conjunction with a secondary dressing.