{"product_id":"algivon-plus-dressing-5cm-x-5cm","title":"Algivon Plus Dressing 5cm x 5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAlgivon Plus is a soft alginate dressing impregnated with 100% medical grade Manuka honey. This Manuka honey dressing has reinforced alginate fibre 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAlgivon 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe dressing is very soft and conformable, ideal for debriding and de-sloughing large areas of sloughy tissue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAvailable in two different sizes and with easy-release liners, Algivon Plus is designed for-ease-of-use and to effectively cover wounds of all sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEnsure the wound has been cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGently dry the surrounding skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eRemove from packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePlace (either side down) onto the wound surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDressings can be placed side-by-side to cover large wound areas, or cut to size for smaller areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCover with an appropriate secondary dressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStore at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency of change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDepending on wound exudate levels, any surrounding interstitial 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTop tip: Algivon Plus has the capacity to absorb exudate so is ideal for use on wetter wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAlgivon Plus may be applied to any wound but especially:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Pressure ulcers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Leg ulcers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Diabetic ulcers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Surgical wounds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Burns,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Graft sites,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e• Infected wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContra-indications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD AS A SINGLE BANDAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Nephew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57013333590360,"sku":"5060031476545","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6712\/6616\/files\/algivon-dressing_db393287-15de-4346-a816-95127c2ce9dc.jpg?v=1775036566","url":"https:\/\/ballyduffpharmacy.com\/products\/algivon-plus-dressing-5cm-x-5cm","provider":"Ballyduff Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}