Quick Overview
When applied to the wound, cadexomer iodine-based products absorb fluids, removing exudate, pus and debris. As they swell, iodine is slowly released killing micro-organisms and forming a protective gel over the wound surface
Maximum Wear Time
1 use
Exudate Management
Moderate to high
Application Orientation
Either side
Active Ingredient
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
Order through vendor
Categories
Ordering Description
Nil
Brand
Specifications
Weight: 3g |
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Moderate exudating wounds
- Infected wounds
Positives
- Absorbs a large amount of exudate
- Unlike povidone iodine dressings which deposit their iodine immediately upon application, the sustained release of iodine from cadexomer iodine dressings does not cause cytotoxic effects.
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
Limitations
- Not suitable for cavity wounds
- Not suited for dry wounds
Precautions
- Allergies:
- Idoine
- Cadexomer
- History of:
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, history of Graves disease or nontoxic goiter
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