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Smith and Nephew Iodosorb is an antimicrobial gel with Cadexomer iodine that cleanses the wound by absorbing fluid, pus, exudate, bacteria, enzymes, and cellular residue from the wound. Iodosorb has a unique release formulation fights infections by reducing the bacterial load through a time-released antimicrobial. Iodosorb delivers sustained, broad spectrum antimicrobial activity for up to 72 hours. The 0.9% concentration of iodine reduces bacterial burden, yet does not damage healthy cells. Iodosorb gel is ideal for wet, sloghy wounds and promoting an optimal moist wound environment for rapid natural healing, the gel does not adhere to the wound bed. Iodosorb Wound Gel is used on draining wounds, such as pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.
Smith and Nephew product code is 6602125040.
- Iodosorb Gel (40 gram Tube).
Comparison of the antibacterial activity and durability of a single layer of IODOSORB◊ with four layers of Povidone Iodone using MRSA as the challenge organism.
