Algivon is a soft alginate dressing impregnated with 100% medical grade Manuka honey, with alginate fibres enabling a sustained, slower release of honey. This creates a moist healing environment and effectively eliminates wound odour whilst providing antibacterial action.
Algivon 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 a variety of different sizes, Algivon is designed to effectively cover wounds of all sizes.
Frequency of Change
Depending on clinical observation, dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Algivon® 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 few minutes
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Algivon is very soft and conformable so great for packing sinuses/cavities. It’s also absorbent so good for wetter wounds as the honey stays at the wound site for longer in the dressing.
May be used on various wound types including:
Contra-indications
Contains glucose. Monitor blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Do not use if allergic to bee venom/ honey. A few patients may 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.
Suitable for the following wound types:
Available sizes