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octenilin® Wound Gel – cleanliness that works!
Our plus:
• Fast, reliable and e ective wound cleansing
• Dissolves wound coatings, necrotic tissue and bio lm
• Moistens wounds and creates an ideal wound healing environment
• Supports the natural healing process
• Particularly suitable for burns
• Can be used up to six weeks after opening
Instructions for use:
• Apply octenilin® Wound Gel directly to the wound surface. A 3-5mm thick gel layer is usually su cient but this will depend on the wound
• Covering by means of a secondary dressing
• Protect wound edges against maceration, e.g. by using skin care cream or lm dressing
• Change dressing every 1-3 days
Special Advice
• For external use only
• Not to be injected
Use a wound gel for:
• Cleansing, moistening and protection of wounds
• As a barrier against infection following wound irrigation and cleaning
• Helps to create an ideal wound healing environment
• Pain free application with excellent tolerability
octenilin® Wound Gel
• Preserves a clean, moist wound-healing environment • Well tolerated by skin and other tissues
• Odour absorbent
• Colour, alcohol and perfume free
• Suitable for people with allergies
• Can be used for up to six weeks after opening
Diabetic ulcer at the foot after partial forefoot amputation. Wound healing process under treatment with octenilin® Wound gel.
1st Day
After 1 week
After 3 weeks
After 8 weeks
Effective barrier against pathogens entering the wound protects it from infection.
Studies show the excellent tissue compatibility of
octenillin® Wound Gel. The use of octenillin® Wound Gel resulted in the number of dressing changes required to be reduced, with the advantage of causing less pain and discomfort to patients. In addition, the rate of infection was a minimal 1.68% with no skin reactions or irritability observed.
C. Ottomann and B. Hartmann, Emergency Hospital Berlin, Germany Centre for patients with severe burns, with plastic surgery
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