Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to products for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

Cutimed Alginate

Essity

Description

Sterile, non-medicated alginate dressing, consisting of calcium- and sodium-alginate.

Indications

Management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other moderately to highly exuding wounds, including cavity wounds; suitable under compression.

Contraindications

Cutimed Alginate dressing is not indicated for; surgical implantation, dry wounds, to control heavy bleeding and to control wound infection. As allergies can never be excluded, Cutimed Alginate should not be applied with a known or suspected allergy to one of the ingredients. In case of doubt please consult a physician.

Price

5×5cm, £0.82; 10×10cm, £1.72; 10×20cm, £3.23; 2.5×30cm (tape), £3.95

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