Acticoat is an antimicrobial barrier dressing comprising of a two layer rayon/ polyester core between layers of nano crystalline river
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Acticoat is an antimicrobial barrier dressing comprising of a two layer rayon/ polyester core between layers of nano crystalline river to help manage moisture levels and control silver release. It provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration thereby reducing infection in wounds.
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Acticoat is an antimicrobial barrier dressing comprising of a two layer rayon/ polyester core between layers of nano crystalline river to help manage moisture levels and control silver release. It provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration thereby reducing infection in wounds.
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What are the benefits?
• Proprietary silver technology • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against over 150 organisms including 200 strains of MRSA and five organisms that carry the NDM-1 enzyme (in vitro) • Three day wear time • Provides bactericidal activity within 30 minutes • May help reduce the risk of infection • Can be used on extensive body surface area wounds and over debrided wounds • Low-adherent • Can be cut to size
How do I use Acticoat?
Acticoat Dressings are indicated as an antimicrobial barrier for the management of partial and full thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, surgical sites, donor sites, grafts/dermal substitutes and first and second degree burns.
Warnings
Do not use if product colour is not uniform. For external use only. Acticoat is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum. Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements (e.g., EEG and ECG). Acticoat should only be used on premature infants (less than 37 weeks gestation) when the clinical benefit outweighs potential risks. No clinical data is available in this age group and only limited data is available for use in neonates. Acticoat is not intended to provide sole treatment for infected wounds. Acticoat may be used on infected wounds which are being managed per local clinical protocol.
Buying Acticoat online
You can buy Acticoat online through one of the UK’s leading online pharmacies, Pharmacy Planet. It's easy and convenient. You will need to fill out a short assessment and the item will be delivered directly to your door. If you want to buy these dressings online, use Pharmacy Planet, a UK pharmacy you can trust.