Sorbalgon 10x20cm

Product description

Sorbalgon is a wound dressing (or ribbon) consisting of calcium alginate fibres and polysorbate. In contact with sodium salts - as found in wound exudate - the alginate fibres become gelatinous creating a moist wound environment. This in turn supports the natural healing process.

The non-woven structure of the dressing combined with its physical and chemical properties result in a high absorbency - particularly important in the treatment of moderate to heavily exuding wounds. The material adapts remarkably to the contours of the wound preventing desiccation. For the treatment of cavity wounds, Sorbalgon T ribbons are available.

Indications

For all moderate to heavily exuding or bleeding wounds.

Information For Use

Cleanse the wound in accordance with standard nursing practice. Apply the dressing to the wound or plug the wound with a Sorbalgon T ribbon and secure with a suitable secondary dressing. In case of dry wounds Sorbalgon can be moistened with Ringer's solution. Sorbalgon may be left in-situ for extended periods (up to several days), depending on the level of wound secretion. The dressing should be changed - once it has fully turned into a gel - in accordance with nursing standards. Should any fibres remain in the wound, these may be easily removed by a wound irrigation solution and are broken down naturally by the body.

Contraindications

Do not use Sorbalgon /-T on any patients who may be allergic to any of its ingredients.

Special precautions

Medical assessment of the condition of the wound and the causes of the delayed wound healing are necessary before treating wounds with impaired healing. Treatment with Sorbalgon cannot replace treatment of the cause of the impaired healing. In the event of full thickness second degree and third degree burns, Sorbalgon may be used under medical supervision following debridement of necrotic tissue or surgical treatment.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or nurse.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or nurse.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting the treatment.