Medstock Alginate Dressing is a naturally derived, non-woven dressing made of 100% calcium alginate fibres that effectively absorbs exudate and provides a moist healing environment.

• Characteristics
• Indications for Use
• Contraindications/Precautions

• • Medstock Alginate dressing consists of an innovative blend of Mannuronic and Guluronic acid fibres with high dry and wet tensile strength which helps to:
    • Absorb moderate to high levels of exudate
    • Form a moist gel over wound bed for optimal wound healing
    • Alleviate pain to wound by hydrating and protecting nerve endings
    • Reduces infection risk by trapping bacteria between fibres
    • Conform to wound contours
    • Reduce foreign body retainment
• • Suitable for wounds with moderate to high exudate
  • Ulcers, sinuses and open cavities, and surgical wounds where exudate exists
  • Superficial to partial thickness burns
  • Skin donor sites
  • Superficial to partial thickness burns
• • Lightly exuding wounds may cause the dressing to adhere. If the dressing is not easily removed, use saline to moisten, then remove
  • Do not use if known allergy to calcium alginate
  • If clinical signs of infection exist, consult a physician