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Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel contains 80% Medihoney standardised Antibacterial Honey and 20% waxes to provide a high viscosity gel that is easy to apply.
Clinical research has shown that Medihoney Antibacterial Honey is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Antibacterial Wound Gel has been specially formulated with natural waxes and oils to provide a high viscosity gel that is easy to apply.
Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel provides a moist wound healing environment and is suitable to use throughout the healing process.
Size: 25g |
Medihoney Antibacterial Wound GelMedihoney Antibacterial Honey is a standardised antibacterial honey, predominantly Leptospernum sp., selected for its unique wound cleaning and antibacterial barrier properties.
Medihoney Antibcaterial Wound Gel has been specially forumated containing 80% Medihoney Antibacterial Honey with natural waxes and oils to provide a high viscosity gel that is easy to apply with good wash off characteristics when dressings are changed.
Medihoney Antibacterial Honey is a topical preparation which can be used for both chronic and acute wound care. It is proven to be clinically effective for:
providing a moist wound healing environmentprotecting the wound by creating a barrier against wound pathogens inctluding antibiotic resistant strainsproviding a cleaner woundrapidly removing malodourreducing the risk of infection from bacteria
Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel is a non-adherent natural dressing and therefore reduces trauma and pain at dressing changes.
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IndiciationsLeg/Foot UlcersPressure UlcersInfected WoundsSloughy WoundsNecrotic WoundsMalodorous WoundsSurgical WoundsSuperficial Wounds such as cuts, scratches, abrasionsSuperficial BurnsGeneral First Aid
Serious wounds, such as surical wounds, infected wounds, burns, leg/foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, donor and recipient graft sites, necrotic, sloughy, or malodorous wounds, should be managed under the supervision of a healthcare professional. |
Directions for UseProtect wound edges with a Medihoney Barrier CreamMedihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel can be applied directly to the base of the wound. Avoid direct contact between the wound and the nozzle of the tube.Ensure that Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel is in full contact with the base of the wound - approximately 3mm thickness. Apply more if wound fluid is present.A suitable non-adherent sterile pad or dressing should be applied to cover the Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel.The dressing should be sufficiently absorbant to manage wound fluid.Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel can be left on the wound for up to 7 days dependent on the amount of fluid present. The dressing should be changed when it is saturated with wound fluid or if the cover of the dressing is leaking.At removal of dressing the waxes contained in the Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel may remain leaving a protective layer. These waxes can be washed away at each dressing change |
Cuts/Grazes/SoresAfter gently cleaning the wound with warm water either apply a generous layer of honey directly onto the wound, or apply to a plaster or simple gauze square and place this over the wound.The honey should cover the wound and any surrounding rednessGauze should be taped in place and then covered by either an occlusive or an absorbent dressing. The choice of these is dependent on the amount of ooze coming from the wound. Absorbent dressings are required if the wound is heavily oozing. Dry wounds can be covered by an occlusive type dressing which helps keep out dirt and water.The frequency of dressing changes required is also dependent on the amount of ooze. Heavily oozing wounds may require 2-3 dressing changes daily. If there is minimal ooze the dressing may be left in place for a couple of days. If the dressing sticks to the wound when it is removed, or if there is no visible undiluted honey left on the original dressing then either the amount of honey used or the frequency of the dressing changes need to be increased.
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BurnsRun cool water over any burn for 5 to 10 minutes.Apply honey liberally over the burn and cover with a plaster or gauze. Having taped the gauze is place, cover with either an occlusive dressing or crepe bandage.Change dressing daily.
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Stings and BitesApply honey over the bite and any surrounding redness and cover with plaster or gauze. An occlusive dressing helps to keep the area clean and waterproof.Change the dressing daily.
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BoilsBoils are essentially small cavities in the skin full of pus. Before any dressing material is applied to a boil it is essential that this pus is released.As a clean sharp instrument should be used to 'lance' the head of the boil, it would be appropriate to visit your medical practitioner for this to be carried out.Having released the pus it is important that the honey should actually come into contact with the inside wall of the boil. In order to achieve this some honey should be squeezed through the lance site.This is relatively easy if the boil is large and open. For smaller boils it may be necessary to 'syringe' honey through the opening, a procedure best carried out by your medical practitioner (warming honey to 35 degrees Celsius or diluting 1 part water to 20 parts honey, makes it slightly runnier and therefore easier to draw into a syringe.The wound and any surrounding redness should be covered with honey and a simple gauze and tape dressing applied.The cavity and wound should be cleaned with boiled water at each dressing change.Initially the honey should be applied twice daily. Once inflammation and pain starts to improve the dressings can be reduced to daily until healed. |
ContraindicationsDo not use on individuals who have had an allergic reaction to honey.
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ObservationsA small amount of honey may be observed when opening the tube. This is normal and not an indication of product deterioration.
The wound may appear larger in size and depth as dead tissue is cleaned away. This increase should be followed by an improved appearance of the wound.
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DisclaimerPlease note that we do not pretend to be medical experts. The information presented above is not meant to be medical advice. If you are intending to use any honey or honey related product for medical purposes please consult your medical practitioner.
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