Medihoney Barrier Cream can be applied to intact and at-risk skin to provide protection from body fluids and moisture. It can be applied around wounds and under skin folds, wound dressings and incontinence pads where a protective barrier will help prevent skin breakdown.
- Helps maintain pH of the skin
- Suitable for wet areas (can be applied to intact and at-risk skin to provide protection from body fluids and moisture. It can be applied around wounds and under skin folds, wound dressings and incontinence pads where a protective barrier will help prevent skin breakdown.
Usage:
- Protect the area around the wound with Medihoney Barrier Cream. Apply approximately a 3mm thin lay of Medihoney Wound Gel at the base of the wound. Apply a thicker layer if wound fluid (exudate) is present. Avoid touching the nose to the wound.
- Cover wound with a non-adherent, sterile dressing and secure in place.
- Medihoney Wound Gel can be left on the skin for up to 7 day dependent on wound fluid. Change dressings as required or after 7 days, whichever is sooner. Remaining waxy layer should be washed away whenever dressings are changed.
Cautions:
- Do not use on people who are allergic to honey.
- A small amount of honey may be seen when opening the tube, this is normal.
- Wounds may appear larger and deeper as dead tissue is cleaned away.
- If negative reaction occurs, apart from a short-term stinging during application, remove immediately.
- To be use with caution and close observation on heavily exudating wounds.
- For single patient use only.
- Do not use if top seal or tube is damaged.
- Use within 4 months or opening.