• Ensure the wound has been cleaned
• Gently dry the surrounding skin
• Remove from packaging
• Place (either side down) onto the wound surface
• 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

Frequency of change

Depending on clinical observation, dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days. Algivon® 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.

May be used on various wound types including:
• Superficial wounds
• Partial of full thickness wounds
• Sloughy wounds
• Necrotic wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Burns
• Graft sites
• Infected wounds

Contra-indications
Contains glucose. Monitor blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Do not use if allergic to bee venom/ honey. A few patients may 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.