Derma Medihoney Barrier Cream 50g - Pack of 2

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Derived from the Leptospermum scoparium species of plant in New Zealand, these unique dressings contain plant-derived properties beneficial throughout all phases of the wound healing. You may wish to apply Cavilon™ Barrier Film to the area at this point to protect against any future inflammation. If you care for a loved one with underlying health problems like diabetes or venous insufficiency, MEDIHONEY can reduce the risk of infections, support the removal of necrotic tissue, and encourage the body’s natural wound healing process. For one, it’s only produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka flower, a species of tea tree native to New Zealand. MEDIHONEY®, with Active Leptospermum Honey, (ALH) is the global leading medical-grade honey-based product line for the management of wounds and burns.

In 2007, the journal Wounds featured an article that evaluated the in vitro activity of Medihoney Antibacterial Honey against a challenge set of 127 clinical isolates with multiple antibiotic resistance. Many are told it will improve with age, or that simple taping will work, when in fact the opposite is true. Medihoney™ is a range of medical-grade honey-based products with Active Leptospermum Honey that is mainly designed for management of wounds and burns.This is in part due to the fact that a reduction in pH has been shown to decrease protease activity, therefore diminishing the production of slough.

References to its healing abilities are found in the Smith Papyrus, in the writings of Hippocrates and Galen, and even in the Talmud. units shifts the oxygen/hemoglobin curve to the right, causing a release of almost 50% more oxygen, which fuels the cellular functions essential to the repair process. The NICE British National Formulary for Children (BNFc) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Humans first discovered the medicinal benefits of honey more than 5,000 years ago, but the sweetener didn’t receive FDA clearance until 2011, when New Jersey-based medical devices company, Derma Sciences, Inc. MEDIHONEY’s high osmolarity helps create a moist wound healing environment which aids in debridement and removal of necrotic tissue.

Cover the MEDIHONEY gel, paste, or alginate dressing with an absorbent sterile, secondary bandage or a compression garment. Suitable quantities to prescribe: see Emollient Prescribing Guidelines These recommended amounts are for twice daily application for an adult. It comes in both prescription-strength and over-the-counter formulas and provides a safe, effective, way to manage burns, arterial ulcers, and surgical wounds. I cannot be happier with the result that we have achieved and am keeping the splints on for a bit longer to be sure of the result. When wound drainage comes in contact with the calcium alginate dressing, it releases Manuka honey, forming a gel.