Actilite Dressing is a light, viscose net dressing, coated with 99% Manuka honey & 1% Manuka oil to protect the wound, promote healing and allow the passage of exudate.
Actilite Dressing is a light, viscose net dressing, coated with 99% Manuka honey & 1% Manuka oil to protect the wound, promote healing and allow the passage of exudate. It can be used on all wound types including:
Superficial wounds, partial or full thickness wounds, e.g. cuts and abrasions.
Pressure ulcers.
Leg ulcers.
Surgical wounds.
Burns.
Infected wounds.
Graft & donor sites.
The antibacterial effect of Actilite Dressing has been enhanced by combining high grade antibacterial Manuka oil with Manuka honey which has been demonstrated in-vitro to be effective against a number of major wound infecting organisms including MRSA, VRE and Providentia stuartii.
Manuka oil also helps scars and after marks on the skin fade away by promoting new cell growth.
Actilite Dressing is ideal for granulating and epithelialising wounds ensuring moisture levels remain low to avoid maceration while still providing a moist wound environment optimal for healing.
Dressings can be placed side-by-side to cover large wound areas, or cut to size for smaller areas.
Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.
Store at room temperature
Depending on clinical observation, dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Actilite will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudates, to maintain an effective level change the dressing when the colour changes significantly.
Due to the nature of honey, it can solidify at cold temperatures and become more malleable at warmer temperatures. If the product has hardened, warm between hands to soften before use. If the product has become too soft, place in a colder place such as a fridge for a few minutes.
Do not use if patient is allergic to bee venom, bee products or essential oils.
Actilite contains glucose. Monitor the levels of patients with diabetes.
A few patients experience pain when applied, depending on sensitivity of the wound it may be necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. If pain continues unabated, discontinue use and irrigate the wound with saline solution.
