PAW Manuka Wound Gel™

Overview

PAW Manuka Wound Gel™ is a sterile medical grade wound dressing made from Leptospermum.sp (Manuka) honey (80%) and natural oils and waxes for wound management. It is ideal for dogs, cats, horses and other companion animals with wounds, burns, grazes and as a general first aid.

Why use

PAW Manuka Wound Gel™ provides the following beneficial properties:

• Protects the wound
• Helps maintain natural wound pH
• Remove Malodour
• Reduces and prevents contamination, external bacteria colonisation and infection
• May assist in removal of slough and necrotic tissues
• Natural & non-toxic for animals
• Minimal heat treatment to preserve honey’s natural properties
• Special blend of natural waxes and oils to reduce the stinging associated with pure honey
• Non-adherent gel to reduce trauma at dressing change.

Directions for Use

Wash around the wound with a sterile saline. Apply PAW Manuka Wound Gel™ liberally (approx. 3mm layer) directly to the wound or to a suitable dressing. In addition using a barrier cream can further protect the wound margin. Dressing change frequency will depend on clinical circumstances. It can vary from once per day for draining wounds to up to 7 days for unsoiled dressings. PAW Manuka Wound Gel™ can be removed from the wound by rinsing with sterile saline or water at dressing change.

Dosage

Available in a sterile 25g & 100g tube with induction seal and screw cap.

Contraindications and cautions

• Not for use on heavily exudating wounds
• Not recommended for body cavities
• In the event of a slow or non-responding wound, please seek veterinary advice.

Physical description

A light brown gel formulation – resulting in reduced run off and easier dressing changes.