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Allevyn Dressings
Top-Rated, Doctor-Recommended Allevyn Dressings for Advanced Wound Healing, Moisture Balance & Pressure Ulcer, Burn, and Surgical Care
Allevyn Dressings are best-selling, FDA-approved, hospital-trusted advanced foam dressings by Smith & Nephew, engineered for exceptional absorption, rapid healing, infection protection, and all-day patient comfort. Used by wound care nurses, doctors, hospitals, and home caregivers, Allevyn dressings are the gold standard for chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, surgical incisions, trauma wounds, and post-operative care.
Purpose
- Accelerate Healing: Maintain an optimal moist wound environment for faster, scar-minimized epithelialization and granulation.
- Manage Exudate: Superior absorption locks away excess fluid and prevents maceration while keeping the wound bed moist.
- Infection Barrier: Protect against bacterial contamination with breathable, waterproof, and bacteria-proof outer film.
- Enhance Patient Comfort: Foam padding cushions, conforms to body contours, and minimizes dressing-related pain and trauma during removal.
Uses
- Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores) Stages I–IV
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
- Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns
- Surgical Wounds & Incisions
- Traumatic Cuts, Blisters, Abrasions & Skin Tears
- Postoperative and Donor Site Management
- Venous Leg Ulcers, Arterial Ulcers, Mixed Etiology Wounds
- Wound Debridement Support & Moisture Maintenance
Types & Popular Brands
Types:
- Allevyn Adhesive: Self-adhesive foam dressing for easy application and secure fit.
- Allevyn Non-Adhesive: For sensitive or fragile skin, requires a secondary fixation.
- Allevyn Gentle Border: Soft silicone border for gentle adhesion, atraumatic removal, pediatric or geriatric patients.
- Allevyn Life: Unique five-layer construction for superior exudate management, longer wear time, and added protection.
- Allevyn Ag Gentle/Non-Adhesive/Border: Silver-impregnated for added antimicrobial action.
- Allevyn Heel & Sacrum: Anatomically shaped for hard-to-dress areas (e.g., heel, coccyx, shoulder, elbow).
- Allevyn Thin/Allevyn Plus/Allevyn Compression: For superficial, low-exudate, or highly exuding wounds.
Popular Brands:
- Allevyn® (Smith & Nephew)
- Compare to: Mepilex® (Mölnlycke), Aquacel® Foam (Convatec), Tegaderm™ Foam (3M), Medline Optifoam®, Curad®, Kendall™ Foam Dressings
Strengths
- Absorption: Locks exudate away; up to 45g/100cm² over 24 hours (varies by type).
- Sizes: 2”x2”, 4”x4”, 6”x6”, 8”x8”, plus sacrum, heel, and customizable fit.
- Thickness: Standard (multi-layer) or Thin (lower profile)
- Wear Time: Up to 7 days depending on exudate, location, and wound healing stage.
- Silicone Border: Gentle, hypoallergenic adhesion; recommended for fragile or pediatric skin.
- Silver (Ag) Formulation: Continuous antimicrobial action, suitable for infected or at-risk wounds.
Precautions
- Not for Heavily Bleeding Wounds: Seek emergency care if wound is hemorrhaging.
- Do Not Use on Untreated/Active Infections: Antimicrobial/silver versions may be required; strongly infected wounds need medical guidance.
- Change as Directed: Replace per wound care protocol—typically every 2-7 days or if exudate exceeds pad capacity.
- Edge Seal Integrity: Ensure complete coverage and seal; incomplete application can cause leakage/maceration.
- Monitor for Allergies: Hypoallergenic, but rare adhesive/silicone reaction is possible; discontinue if severe redness or swelling occurs.
- Use as External Dressing Only: For surface wounds. Not for deep tissue or arterial bleeds without supervision.
- Store Properly: Keep dressings in a cool, dry place, and ensure packaging is unopened/sterile before use.
- Consult for Chronic/Non-Healing Wounds: Non-improving wounds require assessment by wound care professional.
Heal faster and protect against infection with doctor-recommended Allevyn Dressings—trusted worldwide for pressure sores, diabetic wounds, burns, surgical sites, and advanced wound care. Shop Allevyn® Adhesive, Gentle Border, Life, Sacrum, and Ag Silver dressings for all wound types—order online for top-quality comfort, flexible fit, unmatched absorption, and lasting healing from Smith & Nephew and leading pharmacy brands!
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Sale 21%
Original price $ 99.80Current price $ 79.00Allevyn Gentle Border Gel Adhesive Foam Dressing 5" x 5" (10 Pack)
4 reviewsALLEVYN Gentle Border range has been designed for people with particularly sensitive or fragile skin. These dressings have a soft silicone gel adhe...
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$ 119.00Allevyn™ Life Silicone Gel Adhesive Foam Border Dressings, 10/bx
6 reviewsAllevyn Sacrum Gentle Border is a hydrocellular adhesive dressing. Made with a soft silicone gel adhesive that gently attached to fragile, sensitiv...
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Sale 19%
Original price $ 69.00Current price $ 56.00Allevyn Gentle Border Gel Adhesive Foam Dressing 3" x 3" (10 Pack)
1 reviewSmith and Nephew Allevyn Gentle Adhesive Border is a range of versatile foam dressings to suit multiple wound types, providing an optimal moist env...
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$ 129.95Allevyn Ag Silver Foam Adhesive Hydrocellular Dressings 10/Box
1 reviewAllevyn Ag Silver Foam Adhesive Hydrocellular Dressings are used for managing exuding wounds and preventing infection. These dressings contain silv...
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Original price $ 175.95$ 132.00Allevyn Ag Gentle Wound Dressing with Silver 10/Box
Allevyn Ag Gentle Dressing with Silver provide specialized antimicrobial wound care that is gentle on tissues. Made to promote faster healing, thes...
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$ 39.00Allevyn Gentle Border Gel Adhesive Foam Dressing 7" x 7" (10 Pack)
Smith and Nephew Allevyn Gentle Adhesive Border is a range of versatile foam dressings to suit multiple wound types, providing an optimal moist env...
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Allevyn Dressings
Top-Rated, Doctor-Recommended Allevyn Dressings for Advanced Wound Healing, Moisture Balance & Pressure Ulcer, Burn, and Surgical Care
Allevyn Dressings are best-selling, FDA-approved, hospital-trusted advanced foam dressings by Smith & Nephew, engineered for exceptional absorption, rapid healing, infection protection, and all-day patient comfort. Used by wound care nurses, doctors, hospitals, and home caregivers, Allevyn dressings are the gold standard for chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, surgical incisions, trauma wounds, and post-operative care.
Purpose
- Accelerate Healing: Maintain an optimal moist wound environment for faster, scar-minimized epithelialization and granulation.
- Manage Exudate: Superior absorption locks away excess fluid and prevents maceration while keeping the wound bed moist.
- Infection Barrier: Protect against bacterial contamination with breathable, waterproof, and bacteria-proof outer film.
- Enhance Patient Comfort: Foam padding cushions, conforms to body contours, and minimizes dressing-related pain and trauma during removal.
Uses
- Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores) Stages I–IV
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
- Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns
- Surgical Wounds & Incisions
- Traumatic Cuts, Blisters, Abrasions & Skin Tears
- Postoperative and Donor Site Management
- Venous Leg Ulcers, Arterial Ulcers, Mixed Etiology Wounds
- Wound Debridement Support & Moisture Maintenance
Types & Popular Brands
Types:
- Allevyn Adhesive: Self-adhesive foam dressing for easy application and secure fit.
- Allevyn Non-Adhesive: For sensitive or fragile skin, requires a secondary fixation.
- Allevyn Gentle Border: Soft silicone border for gentle adhesion, atraumatic removal, pediatric or geriatric patients.
- Allevyn Life: Unique five-layer construction for superior exudate management, longer wear time, and added protection.
- Allevyn Ag Gentle/Non-Adhesive/Border: Silver-impregnated for added antimicrobial action.
- Allevyn Heel & Sacrum: Anatomically shaped for hard-to-dress areas (e.g., heel, coccyx, shoulder, elbow).
- Allevyn Thin/Allevyn Plus/Allevyn Compression: For superficial, low-exudate, or highly exuding wounds.
Popular Brands:
- Allevyn® (Smith & Nephew)
- Compare to: Mepilex® (Mölnlycke), Aquacel® Foam (Convatec), Tegaderm™ Foam (3M), Medline Optifoam®, Curad®, Kendall™ Foam Dressings
Strengths
- Absorption: Locks exudate away; up to 45g/100cm² over 24 hours (varies by type).
- Sizes: 2”x2”, 4”x4”, 6”x6”, 8”x8”, plus sacrum, heel, and customizable fit.
- Thickness: Standard (multi-layer) or Thin (lower profile)
- Wear Time: Up to 7 days depending on exudate, location, and wound healing stage.
- Silicone Border: Gentle, hypoallergenic adhesion; recommended for fragile or pediatric skin.
- Silver (Ag) Formulation: Continuous antimicrobial action, suitable for infected or at-risk wounds.
Precautions
- Not for Heavily Bleeding Wounds: Seek emergency care if wound is hemorrhaging.
- Do Not Use on Untreated/Active Infections: Antimicrobial/silver versions may be required; strongly infected wounds need medical guidance.
- Change as Directed: Replace per wound care protocol—typically every 2-7 days or if exudate exceeds pad capacity.
- Edge Seal Integrity: Ensure complete coverage and seal; incomplete application can cause leakage/maceration.
- Monitor for Allergies: Hypoallergenic, but rare adhesive/silicone reaction is possible; discontinue if severe redness or swelling occurs.
- Use as External Dressing Only: For surface wounds. Not for deep tissue or arterial bleeds without supervision.
- Store Properly: Keep dressings in a cool, dry place, and ensure packaging is unopened/sterile before use.
- Consult for Chronic/Non-Healing Wounds: Non-improving wounds require assessment by wound care professional.
Heal faster and protect against infection with doctor-recommended Allevyn Dressings—trusted worldwide for pressure sores, diabetic wounds, burns, surgical sites, and advanced wound care. Shop Allevyn® Adhesive, Gentle Border, Life, Sacrum, and Ag Silver dressings for all wound types—order online for top-quality comfort, flexible fit, unmatched absorption, and lasting healing from Smith & Nephew and leading pharmacy brands!
