Dressings-Honey-Actilite

Honey Dressings containing medical grade honey ( Manuka or active Leptospermum )have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can also reduce wound odour. They are suitable for use on chronic and acute wounds.They should not be used on patients sensitive to honey or bee stings. Blood sugar levels in diabetics should be monitored during treatment.

Actilite dressing is a soft, non-adherent viscose net dressing that is coated with 99% Manuka honey and 1% Manuka oil. The use of Manuka oil increases its anti-microbial effect. Manuka honey and Manuka oil composition has been demonstrated in vitro to be effective against a variety of major wound infecting organisms including MSRA, VRE and Providentia stuartii. This dressing is suitable for various wound types such as pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, infected wounds, cuts, abrasion, burns, and surgical wounds. Best suited for granulating or epithelialising wounds, the non-sticky Actilite dressing works well for cuts, burns, abrasions, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and infected wounds. The dressing available in various sizes, including 5cm x 5cm, 10cm x 10cm and 10cm x 20cm.