Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel

Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel Features

• High absorbency
• Wide range of high-level clinical support
• Serves as a barrier to new pathogen invasion
• The gel formed on the wound promotes moist healing
• Accelerated healing rates can lead to earlier patient discharges
• Iodosorb Iodine dressing provides sustained antimicrobial activity
• Iodosorb Ointment manages excess exudate in highly exuding wounds
• A change in color to white indicates when Iodosorb Gel should be changed
• Assists in reducing bacterial load and associated pain and improves the quality of life
• Removes barrier to healing by its dual action antimicrobial and desloughing properties
• Non-adhesive nature can reduce trauma when the product is changed, encouraging patient compliance
• Sustained release of iodine provides the antimicrobial action, and the unique cadexomer matrix provides the desloughing action
• Creates an effective wound healing environment that is effective for the management of chronic exuding wounds, including infected wounds

Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel Safety Data Sheet  

Why choose Iodosorb Ointment?

Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel is a dual-action wound management gel. It offers the benefits of a broad-spectrum, slow-release antimicrobial agent in combination with desloughing and fluid handling properties. Iodosorb Gel effectively reduces critical colonization and infection, preparing the wound bed to heal in highly exuding chronic and infected wounds.

• Antimicrobial Properties: The smart release system of Cadexomer Iodine allows Iodosorb gel to provide sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 72 hours. Iodine has a broad antimicrobial spectrum and low kill time at low concentrations. Not only does iodine kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms, but it also does so rapidly.
• Odor Control: Odor is generated by wounds that are infected and heavily colonized by anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. The volatiles produced by these bacteria within a wound are attributed to the odor. Therefore, controlling such bacteria also controls the associated odor.
• Desloughing Properties: Wound fluid containing bacteria and cellular debris readily draws into the Cadexomer matrix. This cleans the wound bed of extra debris and bacteria, thereby promoting wound healing. Desloughing and removal of bacteria from the wound are believed to be responsible for the increase in wound healing and the rate of epithelialization.
• Exudate Control Properties: Cadexomer Iodine manages excess exudate by absorbing up to six times its weight. This reduces the risk of maceration and leakage. It can result in fewer dressing changes and reduced nursing supervision for patients compared to standard wound management modalities.
• Cadexomer Iodine Safety: Iodosorb has a concentration of 0.9% Cadexomer Iodine, and studies show that at this concentration and complexed to cadexomer, there is no evidence that Iodosorb is toxic. Moreover, the concentration gradient of iodine is formed with the lowest concentration at the wound surface and the greatest concentration away from the wound.

Iodosorb Indications

The indications for Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Gel include the treatment of infected wounds, such as:

• Treating wet ulcers
• Venous Stasis Ulcers
• Pressure sores
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Infected, traumatic, and surgical wounds

Frequently Bought Together

• Smith & Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
• Smith & Nephew Skin Prep Protectants
• Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Foam Dressing
• Dynarex Elastic Wrap Bandages With Self-Closure

Why This Product Stands Out

• Dual-action properties make it an effective antimicrobial agent.
• Cadexomer Iodine technology, iodine is released slowly and steadily over a period of up to 72 hours.
• It is highly absorbent, the product may absorb up to six times its weight and facilitates effective management of heavily exuding wounds.
• The dressing will change colour to indicate when it needs to be replaced, allowing you to easily monitor your wound.
• The wound creates a moist environment that promotes and increases the healing rate of chronic wounds.
• Due to its non-adhesive properties, the dressing will cause minimal trauma to the site upon changing and will provide increased comfort for the patient.
• Act as a physical barrier to prevent the entry of pathogens and minimize the bacteria and odour associated with the wound.
• The dressing has been shown, through extensive clinical experience, to be very effective in managing chronic, infected wounds.

How does Cadexomer Iodine work?

Cadexomer Iodine is a uniquely formulated starch matrix formed into spherical, highly absorbent microbeads containing 0.9% elemental iodine. The Cadexomer is a 3D cross-linked polysaccharide starch matrix. The 0.9% iodine is physically bound to the Cadexomer matrix and only released when required. Wound fluid and exudate are absorbed into the Cadexomer beads of the Cadexomer Iodine, allowing the iodine to be released slowly.

How to Use Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel?

1. Open the tube and squeeze the gel onto non-adherent gauze to the shape of the ulcer and to a depth of 3 to 4 mm.
2. Position the Iodosorb gel face of the gauze on the wound surface and apply mild pressure to fix it in place.
3. Gently remove the existing dressing, which should be moistened with saline if it adheres to the wound surface.
4. Remove any remaining Iodosorb with a gentle stream of saline or sterile water if applicable.
5. Gently blot away any excess fluid before re-applying the Iodosorb wound dressing.

Contraindications

• Iodine sensitivity
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Non-toxic nodular goiter
• Graves Disease
• Pregnant or lactating women

Precautions

• As Iodosorb Gel contains 0.9% w/w iodine, it should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to iodine or any other ingredients in the gel.
   

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the use of Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel?

Iodosorb is a drug used to manage infected, longstanding and persistently exuding wounds including ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers as well, as traumatic or post-surgical wounds.

2. How does Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel act, on the wound?

The product can absorb wound exudate and debris, form an in-situ gel containing cadexomer iodine, and produce iodine at a controlled rate to kill infections in the wound and improve wound bed desloughing.

3. What is the suggested frequency for changing the dressing?

It should be replaced at least once a week, but possibly shortly after if it becomes contaminated.

4. Can Iodosorb help with wound odor?

Yes, it controls odor by lowering the bacteria that produce foul-smelling wound volatiles.