Dressings-Honey-Activon

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.


Activon Tulle is a knitted viscose mesh dressing that is impregnated with 100% medical-grade Manuka honey with no additives. It offers a moist healing environment that facilitates faster healing of chronic wounds. It eliminates wound odour and enhances a patient’s quality of life. Activon Manuka honey is an anti-microbial that is highly effective against most wound-invading bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and anti-biotic resistant MRSA and VRE. Activon Tulle can be used on different wounds such as slough, necrotic and malodorous wound, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, graft sites, cavity wounds, sinuses, infected wounds, and burns. It does not get absorbed into the bloodstream, which makes it safe for use by diabetic patients. It is available in two variants: Activon Tube is great for using in cavities and topping up dressings where the honey is washed away by exudate.