ACTICOAT^◊ Absorbent with SILCRYST^TM nanocrystals is an absorbent Type 1 alginate dressing incorporating nanocrystalline silver on both sides of the dressing to provide antimicrobial protection and absorbency.

• Highly absorbent alginate
• Nanocrystalline Silver Antimicrobial barrier
• Fast-acting
• Long-lasting
• Effective barrier to over 150 pathogens in vitro¹,²
• Helps prevent infection
• Reduces risk of colonization
• Effective barrier to bacterial penetration
• Helps maintain a moist wound environment
• Easy to use
• Low adherence to the moist wound 
• Calcium alginate fabric

• Absorbs exudate³
• Fast-acting, kills bacteria in as little as 2hrs⁴ in vitro.
• Acticoat Absorbent dressing provides a long-lasting antimicrobial barrier⁵ which helps to prevent and reduce infection.
• Sustained release of silver into the dressing and to the wound bed⁶ to provide antimicrobial protection.
• Dressing can remain in place for up to 7 days^3,7,8,9 depending on the nature of the wound and level of exudate present.
• Helps to maintain moist wound healing environment¹⁰, to assist faster healing.
• Prevents and reduces infection.^4,11,12
• Conforms to wound contours. 
• Does not adhere to the delicate tissues in the wound bed.⁷

As an antimicrobial absorbent dressing over partial and full thickness wounds such as:Pressure Ulcers, Venous Ulcers, Diabetic Ulcers, Burns, Donor and Recipient Graft Sites and Cavity wounds.

ACTICOAT^◊ Absorbent may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol.

Precautions

• Whilst ACTICOAT^◊ Absorbent assists in the management of wounds prone to minor bleeding, it is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge or to achieve haemostasis in heavily bleeding wounds.
• ACTICOAT^◊ Absorbent is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG. 
• Do not use if product colour is not uniform. 
• Ensure that the packing in cavities, sinuses etc has been removed. 
• The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile water then remove.

Contraindications

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver or alginates 
• Do not use on patients undergoing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination 
• Do not use on dry or non-exuding wounds 
• Prior to administering radiation therapy, remove ACTICOAT^◊ Absorbent.  A new dressing can be applied following treatment