Actilite

Suitable for moderate/low exudate levels

Actilite is alight, viscose net dressing, coated with 99% Manuka honey & 1% Manuka oil.This Manuka honey dressing is designed to protect the wound, promote healing and allow the passage of exudate.

The antibacterial effect of Actilite has been enhanced by combining high grade antibacterial Manuka oil with Manuka honey. The combination of Manuka honey and Manuka oil has been demonstrated in-vitro to be effective against a number of major wound infecting organisms including MRSA, VRE and Providentia stuartii.

Manuka oil also helps scars and aftermarks on the skin fade away by promoting new cell growth.   

Actilite is ideal for granulating and epithelialising wounds ensuring moisture levels remain low to avoid maceration while still providing a moist wound environment optimal for healing.

Available in six different sizes, Actilite is designed to effectively cover wounds of all sizes.

Instructions for Use

Remove the clear film backing from bothsides of the dressing. Place directly onto wound bed either side down, may becut to size. Cover with a secondary dressing, depending on tissue type within the wound bed and level of exudate.

Frequency of change

Depending on clinical observation, dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Actilite will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudates, to maintain an effective level change the dressing when the colour changes significantly.

Due to the nature of honey, it can solidify at cold temperatures and become more malleable at warmer temperatures. If the product has hardened, warm between hands to soften before use.   If the product has become too soft, place in a colder place such as a fridge for a fewminutes.

Indications

May be used on all wound types including:

• Superficial wounds, partial or full thickness wounds, e.g. cuts and abrasions

• Pressure ulcers

• Leg ulcers

• Surgical wounds

• Burns

• Infected wounds

• Graft & donor sites.

May assist with debridement if used in conjunction with Activon Tube.

Contra-indications
Do not use if patient is allergic to bee venom, bee products or essential oils. Actilite contains glucose. Monitor the levels of patients with diabetes. A few patients experience pain when applied, depending on sensitivity of the wound it may be necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. If pain continues unabated, discontinue use and irrigate the wound with saline solution.

Warnings and Precautions
Actilite is a single use product. If used on more than one patient,cross-contamination or infection may result. Opening the dressing

Suitable for the following wound types: