Derma Sciences Medihoney Hydrocolloid Wound Filler Paste

Features of Medihoney Wound Filler Paste

• All natural and non-toxic Honey Dressing, which can be used safely in tunneled wounds or wounds with undermining
• Medihoney paste helps to lower overall wound pH
• Helps keep large amounts of honey at the site of the wound, even in the presence of large amounts of wound fluid
• Active Leptospermum honey makes it ideal for the management of chronic and acute wounds and burns
• Medihoney for scars is able to work in the presence of wound fluid, blood and tissue, thus promoting an optimal healing environment
• Easy-to-use, with the potential for extended wear times
• High osmotic potential pulls fluid from deeper tissues to the wound surface, aiding in autolytic debridement
• 100% Active Leptospermum Honey content in Derma Sciences
• Comes with the applicator tip to help facilitate application into tough-to-reach areas
• The low pH promotes a moisture-balanced environment conducive to wound healing
• Effective on hard-to-heal wounds and burns, additionally helping to debride wounds and keep wound beds clean of necrotic tissue
• It is purified to be used in the treatment of wounds without risk of infection
• Used for dry to lightly exuding wounds, or for hard-to-dress
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• It contains 100% active Leptospermum honey, possessing unique qualities that make it ideal for the management of chronic and acute, wounds and burns
• The low pH promotes a moisture-balanced environment conducive to wound healing

When to Use Hydrocolloid Wound Paste?

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Venous stasis leg ulcers
• Arterial leg ulcers
• Leg ulcers of mixed etiology
• Pressure Ulcers (I-IV)
• 1st and 2nd-degree burns
• Donor sites
• Traumatic and surgical wounds

What to Buy with Medihoney Wound Paste

• Covidien Xeroform Occlusive Petrolatum Gauze Dressing
• 3M Transpore Surgical Tape
• Nice Pak PDI Sterile Wipes with Saline
• Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser

What is MEDIHONEY and Active Leptospermum Honey?

Active Leptospermum Honey:

• The most studied species of honey for the management of wounds and burns
• Honey derived from the pollen and nectar of specific Leptospermum species of plant in New Zealand
• Its unique healing properties have been shown in a randomized controlled study to promote significantly faster healing when compared to conventional dressings
• It maintains its ability to assist in autolytic debridement even in the presence of wound fluid

How Medihoney Helps Promote Healing?

• Promotes a moisture-balanced environment conducive to optimal wound healing in multiple etiologies
• Multiple Mechanisms of Action (MOAs) help to manage and gain control over the wound environment
• Supports autolytic debridement due to high osmotic potential
• Can help to promote an increase in wound fluid, helping to liquefy necrotic tissue
• Helps to lower pH levels within the wound (lowering the pH of a wound has been shown to have wound healing benefits)
• Is non-toxic, natural, and has a long history of safe use in the care of wounds and burns
• Easy to use, with the potential for extended application wear times

Role of Medihoney in Debridement:

• Autolytic Debridement: During autolysis the body breaks down tissue or cells. A moist environment, created by Active Leptospermum Honey (ALH) dressings, aids the process of moisturizing and re-hydrating, thus loosening and liquefying necrotic tissue.
• High Osmotic Potenial: ALH creates an osmotic effect, which occurs when the high sugar content of honey facilitates movement of fluid from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Additional fluid is drawn from the deeper tissue to the wound surface. The increased flow of fluid helps the natural processes of body to cleanse debris and necrotic or devitalized tissue from the wound.
• Reduction in pH: The failure of a chronic wound to heal has been correlated with alkaline pH levels. The surface pH of chronic wounds has been reported to range from 7.15 to 8.94. ALH has a low pH of 3.5 – 4.5, which helps to reduce the pH of the wound environment. It contributes to the acidic environment that promotes healing. Lowering the pH also aids the natural processes of body for removal of necrotic tissue.

Faster Healing with Medihoney:

Frequently Asked Questions About Derma Sciences Medihoney Wound Filler Paste

Can Medihoney be applied on an open wound?

Medihoney wound paste provides an all-natural way to treat open wounds and helps prevent gangrene and infection.

Does Medihoney Wound Paste provide moist wound healing?

Medihoney for scars is a natural product that aids and supports autolytic debridement and a moist wound healing environment.

What kind of wounds do you use Medihoney Paste for?

Medihoney burns paste is indicated for dry to moderately exuding wounds like diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers (venous insufficiency ulcers, arterial ulcers, and leg ulcers of mixed etiology), pressure ulcers (partial- and full-thickness), first- and second-degree partial-thickness burns, and donor sites.