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octenilin® Wound Gel – cleanliness that works!

Our plus:
• Fast, reliable and effective wound cleansing
• Dissolves wound coatings, necrotic tissue and biofilm
• 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 sufficient 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 film dressing
• Change dressing every 1-3 days
Special Advice Diabetic ulcer at the foot after partial forefoot
• For external use only amputation. Wound healing process under
• Not to be injected treatment with octenilin® Wound gel.

Use a wound gel for:

• Cleansing, moistening and protection of wounds
• As a barrier against infection following wound 1st Day After 1 week After 3 weeks After 8 weeks
irrigation and cleaning
• Helps to create an ideal wound healing environment Effective barrier against pathogens entering
• Pain free application with excellent tolerability the wound protects it from infection.
octenilin® Wound Gel
Studies show the excellent tissue compatibility of
• Preserves a clean, moist wound-healing environment octenillin® Wound Gel. The use of octenillin® Wound Gel
• Well tolerated by skin and other tissues resulted in the number of dressing changes required to be
• Odour absorbent reduced, with the advantage of causing less pain and
• Colour, alcohol and perfume free discomfort to patients. In addition, the rate of infection was a
minimal 1.68% with no skin reactions or irritability observed.
• Suitable for people with allergies
• Can be used for up to six weeks after opening C. Ottomann and B. Hartmann, Emergency Hospital Berlin, Germany
Centre for patients with severe burns, with plastic surgery
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