ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive

This antimicrobial absorbent dressing is used for the management of exudating wounds such as (by secondary intention of chronic and acute full thickness, partial thickness or shallow granulating wounds):

- pressure ulcers
- venous ulcers
- diabetic ulcers
- burns
- donor sites
- fungating / malignant wounds
- surgical dehisced wounds

Indications

Can be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the wounds should be treated as per local protocol

Contra-indications

Do not use on patients known to be hypersensitive to silver sulfadiazine or sulfonamides
As sulfonamides are known to cause kernicterus, ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive should not be used on females who are at, or near term pregnancy or lactating, on premature infants or on newborn infants during the first month of life

Precautions

For external use only
ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive is not compatible with oxidizing agents (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing
ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive may not be compatible with topical anti-microbials
In the event of clinical infection, topical silver does not replace the need for systemic therapy or other adequate infection treatment
In common with all adhesive products, some cases of irritation and/or maceration of the skin surrounding the wound may be observed
It should be noted that inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly on patients with fragile skin may result in skin stripping
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG
When ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive is used on a patient during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination some warming may be experienced
ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive is not compatible with oil based products such as petrolatum
ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive is not suitable for use alone on cavity wounds but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing
As with all products containing silver sulfadiazine the following precautions should be noted, especially when covering a large surface area with the dressing
Use caution in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment
Use caution in individuals known to have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Effects of systemically administered drugs may be altered. This can especially apply to oral hypoglycaemic agents and to phenytoin. In the case of these drugs it is recommended that blood levels should be monitored as their effect can be potentiated

Allevyn Ag Adhesive 10 x 10cm Dressing (10)

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