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Comvita ApiNate Dressings are impregnated with UMF 12+ Active Manuka Honey.
The ApiNate dressings are a convenient non sticky method of healing a multitude of different wounds including leg ulcers, surgical wounds, burns, diabetic foot ulcers and many other kinds of wounds.
In a pack of 3 dressings. Each ApiNate Dressing has been sterilised and measures 10cm by 10cm. |
For Which Wounds can Comvita ApiNate Dressings be Used?ApiNate Dressings can be used for partial and full thickness wounds including:
Sloughy, Necrotic or Granulating woundsPressure UlcersLeg UlcersSurgical WoundsBurnsMalodorous (smelly) woundsFungating TumoursInfected and/or heavily colonised woundsDiabetic Foot Ulcers
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How Do ApiNate Dressings Work?The phytochemical (non-hydrogen peroxide) antibacterial activity of UMF Active Manuka Honey has a broad spectrum activity effective against several strains of bacteria. Impregnated into a highly absorbent alginate fibre, a superior dressing is created which has all the attributes of the ideal wound dressing.
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What are the Features of the Product?antibacterial protectionanti-inflammatoryprovides a moist wound healing environmentcontrols odourlow adherence to the wound when changing dressingsosmotic action - pulls lymph out of the wounddebridingstimulates wound tissue regrowthreduces scarringdressing is highly absorbentdressing keeps the honey on the wound
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How to Use ApiNate DressingsComvita ApiNate Dressings come in a convenient 10cm by 10cm size, large enough to cover most wounds.
Ensure aseptic techniques are utilised when treating wounds - that is hygienic handling practices.
The dressing should be large enough to cover the wound and any surrounding redness (which may indicate inflammation).
A waterproof, adhesive bandage placed over the ApiNate dressing will ensure that ApiNate stays in place and will allow normal daily activities to occur unimpeded. Alternatively, a dry secondary dressing may be applied and kept in place with tape or bandage. |
Fequency of ApiNate Dressing ChangesThe frequency of dressing changes required when using ApiNate depends on the level of wound exudate. Alginate fibres transform to a gel when wound exudate is absorbed into them and have a great capacity for absorbing fluid. This reduces the soakage into secondary bandages which can occur on exuding wounds. If sufficient honey is kept on the wound by changing the dressings frequently enough to manage the level of exudate then the level of exudate will decrease, and less frequent dressing changes will be required. This is because the inflammation that causes wound exudate will rapidly subside as a result of the anti-inflammatory action of honey. If, however, dressings are not changed frequently enough and the honey is diluted by the exudate, then the anti-inflammatory activity is minimised and the wound will continue to ooze. With frequency of dressing change matched to manage the level of exudate, it is possible to get a highly exuding wound to a point where dressings can be changed weekly.
Between dressing changes gently clean the wound with warm, sterile saline or water. |
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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