Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

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.
Cutimed Gel
Essity

Cutimed Gel

Transparent, amorphous hydrogel that supports a moist wound environment and thereby contributes to autolytic wound cleansing.
FarlaFibre
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.

Flamozil Hydrocolloid Gel
Niche Generics

Flamozil Hydrocolloid Gel

Paraben-free hydrocolloid gel.
GranuGEL
Convatec

GranuGEL

Sterile gel composed of hydrocolloids in a clear, viscous vehicle. It provides a balance of fluid/moisture to the wound site, either by absorbing or donating fluid to the wound. Helps to promote natural autolysis.
Hydrotac Transparent
Hartmann

Hydrotac Transparent

Transparent hydrogel dressing consisting of hydrated polyurethane and glycerine. The backing consists of a water vapour permeable polyurethane film that is impermeable to liquids and bacteria. For fixation use a suitable secondary dressing (e.g. adhesive tapes or bandages).

Hydrotac Transparent Comfort
Hartmann

Hydrotac Transparent Comfort

Transparent hydrogel dressing consisting of hydrated polyurethane and glycerine. The backing consists of a water vapour permeable polyurethane film which is impermeable to liquids and bacteria. The dressing features an adhesive border. For fixation use a suitable secondary dressing (e.g. adhesive tapes or bandages).

Intrasite Conformable Conformable Hydrogel Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Intrasite Conformable Conformable Hydrogel Dressing

Comprises a non-woven dressing with a clear amorphous hydrogel. The hydrogel contains a modified Carboxymethyl cellulose polymer, propylene glycol and water.
Intrasite Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing With 78% W/W Water
Smith+Nephew

Intrasite Gel Hydrogel Wound Dressing With 78% W/W Water

Clear amorphous hydrogel containing a modified Carboxymethyl cellulose polymer, propylene glycol and water. It is presented sterile in a single dose dispenser pack for ease of application.
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.
Moderex Hydro-Cool
Zelador

Moderex Hydro-Cool

Cool, highly conformable and permeable semi-transparent flexible gel dressing to hydrate and lower the temperature of dry wound beds, soften and loosen slough and necrotic wound tissue, and promote granulation.
Novogel
Ford

Novogel

Hydrogel dressing
Nu-Gel
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Nu-Gel

Clear amorphous hydrogel containing sodium alginate for better exudate control
Octenilin Wound Gel
Schülke

Octenilin Wound Gel

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

Spirit Amorphous Hydrogel
Spirit Health

Spirit Amorphous Hydrogel

Transparent cooling gel to encourage wound healing that can soften and hydrate necrotic tissue.

Spirit Hydrogel
Spirit Health

Spirit Hydrogel

Transparent soothing, debriding and moisturing non-adherent dressing that responds to moisture level in the wound.