Algivon Plus - 100% Manuka honey

Suitable for very low Exudate levels

Algivon Plus is a soft alginate dressing impregnated with 100% medical grade Manuka honey. This Manuka honey dressing has reinforced alginate fibres enabling a sustained, slow release of honey whilst maintaining the integrity of the dressing. This creates a moist healing environment and effectively eliminates wound odour whilst providing antibacterial action.

Algivon Plus is an ideal choice for wetter wounds as the alginate has a small capacity to absorb, meaning the honey isn't washed away with exudate therefore staying at the wound site for longer.

The dressing is very soft and conformable, ideal for debriding and de-sloughing large areas of sloughy tissue.

Available in two different sizes and with easy-release liners, Algivon Plus is designed for-ease-of-useand to effectively cover wounds of all sizes.

Instructions for Use

• Ensure the wound has been cleaned.

• Gently dry the surrounding skin.

• Remove from packaging.

• Place (either side down) onto the wound surface.

• Dressings can be placed side-by-side to cover large wound areas, or cut to size for smaller areas.

• Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.

• Store at room temperature.

Frequency of change

Depending on wound exudate levels, any surrounding inter stitial fluid, oedema and dressing regime may require changing daily but may be left in place for up to 7 days. Will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudate, to maintain an effective level change the dressing when the colour changes significantly.

Top tip: Algivon Plus has the capacity to absorb exudate so is ideal for use on wetter wounds.

Indications
Algivon Plus may be applied to any wound but especially:

• Pressure ulcers

• Leg ulcers

• Diabetic ulcers

• Surgical wounds

• Burns

• Graft sites

• Infected wounds

Contra-indications

Although the honey is not absorbed into the blood stream, we advise monitoring the blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Do not use if allergic to bee venom. Discomfort can be experienced when honey is applied, depending on sensitivity of the wound it may be necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. The initial discomfort usually subsides, however if it does continue, discontinue use and irrigate the wound with saline solution.

Suitable for the following wound types: